Medication Technician (Full Time)

Horizon House; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off & sick leave

403(b) retirement with company match

Free gym and pool access

Student loan assistance

ORCA card or parking discounts

Job summary

Horizon House in Seattle is seeking a compassionate Medication Technician to support residents in our Assisted Living team. You’ll administer medications, collaborate with RNs and CNAs, and help maintain accurate MAR documentation for safe resident care.

Eligibility includes WA NAC certification, English proficiency, EMR experience, and current CPR/First Aid. We offer comprehensive benefits, day/evening shifts, and ongoing training. Join our nonprofit Life Plan Community today.

Qualifications

• Active WA State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) with minimum six months work experience.
• Active status on OBRA Registry.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of Nurse Delegation Core Training.
• Successful completion of Nurse Delegation with a Focus on Diabetes Management.
• Must read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient with computers; EMR experience required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (renewal within 30 days).
• Food Handler’s permit (renewal within 14 days).
• DSHS Dementia and Mental Health training per WA state regs (within 90 days if not already).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills; strong communication with care team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately manage and administer medications and treatments per physician orders and regulations.
• Document medication administration, effects, and any side effects per procedures.
• Protect residents’ rights and confidentiality during medication delivery.
• Transcribe orders into the MAR within scope of practice.
• Maintain secure storage and accountability for all medications.
• Report changes in resident condition promptly to nursing staff.
• Communicate with licensed staff, physicians, families, and care teams about resident status.
• Order new and renewal medications as needed for treatments.
• Dispose of scheduled medications and controlled substances per law at discharge/expiration.
• Maintain clean medication rooms and carts; follow PPE and infection control protocols.
• Assist with information gathering and documentation for incidents as needed.
• Perform CNA duties as assigned by supervisor.
• CPR renewal, Food Handler's Permit renewal, and continuing education provided at no cost.

Skills

NAC experience

English proficiency

Communication skills

Organization & multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

WA NAC Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

CPR & First Aid

Food Handler’s permit

Job description

Where Residents and Staff Create True Community

At Horizon House, residents know that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. If you’re looking for a career where you’re valued, not just as an employee but as part of the community, you’re in the right place.

What Makes Working Here Different

Residents Who Care

Employees are part of the family here—and you’ll feel it from day one. Residents want to know about your life, your family, and your goals. Every December, they organize their own staff appreciation campaign—raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to thank the people who make Horizon House home. That level of respect and generosity is rare in senior living.

Stability You Can Count On

Many of our staff have worked here for years, some for decades. That consistency matters—to residents, to your coworkers, and to your own career growth. When you join Horizon House, you’re joining a team that stays.

A Mission That Matters

We’re a nonprofit Life Plan Community in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. There’s no corporate headquarters making decisions from another state. We’re local, independent, and focused on one thing: creating a community where older adults thrive on their own terms.

Benefits That Support You

Compensation & Health

• Competitive pay and regular performance reviews
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low deductibles
• Life insurance, AD&D, legal protection, and pet insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off: vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
• Student loan assistance up to $1,200 annually

Education & Growth

• Up to $8,000 per year in tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents
• Company-paid training and continuing education support
• Clear pathways for career advancement
• Free gym and saltwater pool access
• ORCA card and parking discounts

Current Openings

Join Our Growing Team

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Browse our open positions below. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we encourage you to check back periodically. We’re always excited to connect with talented individuals.

Medication Technician (Full Time, Day Shift Needed!)

Pay Range: $24.65 - $27.82 per hour (based on union scale)

Shift Differentials (to be added to base rate of pay):

• Evening Shift: +$1.00 per hour

Available Schedules:

• Day Shift: 6:30am to 3:00pm
• Evening Shift: 2:45pm - 11:15pm

All shifts follow a 3-week rotating schedule, workdays and days off vary by week.

We’re looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Medication Technician (Med Tech) to join our Assisted Living team. In this vital role, you’ll assist residents with medications and ensure accuracy and safety in all medication systems under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) Delegator. As a Med Tech, you’ll work closely with nurses, CNAs, and other team members to support our residents’ health and well-being—delivering exceptional care with professionalism, empathy, and teamwork.

What You’ll Do

• Accurately manage and administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, policies, and regulations.
• Document medication administration, effectiveness, and any side effects per established procedures.
• Protect residents’ rights and ensure confidentiality during all aspects of medication delivery.
• Transcribe new or changed orders into the electronic health record MAR within scope of practice.
• Maintain secure storage and accountability for all medications, including controlled substances.
• Ensure appropriate and timely reporting of any change in condition to nursing staff.
• Communicate effectively with other licensed staff, physicians, other disciplines, families and administrative staff regarding resident status, medication refusals and/or changes in resident condition.
• Order all new and renewal medications, including those needed for treatment(s).
• Upon discharge or expiration of resident, ensure all scheduled and controlled substances, open liquids, and injectables are collected and disposed of as prescribed by law.
• Maintain a clean work environment, especially as it relates to medication rooms and carts.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and emergency procedures, including proper PPE use and participation in drills.
• Assist with information gathering and documentation for incidents.
• Follow all infection control policies and procedures.
• Perform CNA job duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

*We provide CPR renewal, Food Handler's Permit renewal, and continuing education at NO COST to you!

The Ideal Candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Active WA State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) with minimum six months work experience. Active status on OBRA Registry.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of Nurse Delegation Core Training
• Successful completion of Nurse Delegation with a Focus on Diabetes Management
• Must be able to effectively read, write, and communicate in English
• Proficient with using computers and software.
• EMR experience required.
• Current CPR and First Aid (Certification due within 30 days from date of hire)
• Food Handler’s permit (Due within 14 days from date of hire)
• Completion of DSHS Dementia and Mental Health training as required by WA State regulations. (Required to complete these two training sessions within 90 days from your date of hire If you have not completed this requirement previously or cannot locate a copy of your training certifications)
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Remarkable communication skills include timely and appropriate contact with prescribers, pharmacists, families, residents, and other members of the care team.

Benefits and Perks:

• Highly Competitive Benefits Package with Low Deductibles: Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Discounted Costco Membership
• Discounted Meals
• 403(b) Retirement & Company Match
• Company Paid Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• ORCA Card Discount or Discounted Parking
• Staff Scholarship Program - up to $24,000 per year including dependents
• Free Gym and Pool access for employees
• Student Loan Assistance Program - up to $1,200 per year

Horizon House is more than a place to work. It is an opportunity to build a career in a dynamic community dedicated to wellbeing, life fulfillment, and purposeful living in a diverse community. We are looking for future team members who understand that new ideas are welcomed and meant to build and improve on old traditions. We care, we listen, and we value our employees and demonstrate this in everything we do. At Horizon House we foster meaningful work on a diverse team by using the power of an employee driven workplace to enhance wellbeing. Join our team and help make a difference in someone’s life every day.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Confidentiality Requirements: Employee accesses, uses and/or discloses Protected Health Information, as defined by HIPAA, only to the extent minimally necessary to accomplish essential job functions. Employee practices appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or disclosure of PHR (paper, electronic and oral) within his/her work area.

Equal Opportunity: Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Learn more about what it means to be an Equal Opportunity Employer . Additional information can be found here .

All staff must demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. Horizon House is an E-Verify employer. All applicants offered a role must pass a DSHS background check, and drug screening.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodations while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call [phone] with the nature of your request.

At Horizon House, we believe that exceptional resident experiences begin with exceptional employees. We foster meaningful work within a diverse team and demonstrate how we value you in everything we do—from competitive compensation to ongoing professional development. Your voice matters here, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a difference every day.

Our Core Values

At Horizon House, our foundation rests on four core values that guide everything we do:

We all have valuable ideas to contribute

Respect

We honor the dignity of all individuals

Integrity

We believe in doing the right thing at all times

Stewardship

We commit our resources responsibly to ensure the future well-being for all

Our Mission

Purposeful living in a diverse community.

Our Vision

Using the power of resident-engaged community to enhance well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

What benefits am I eligible for as a new hire?

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package beginning the first of the month following 30 days from their date of hire. This includes medical, dental, vision and a variety of additional benefit options designed to support your well-being and financial security. Many other benefits begin on day one, including paid time off accruals, retirement contributions, and additional programs that support you from the start.

Part-time and on-call employees are also eligible for select benefits and perks, such as retirement plans, though eligibility for benefits vary based on regularly scheduled hours. Human Resources will review the details of benefit eligibility during the offer process.

Does Horizon House support professional development?

Absolutely. Beyond $8,000 in annual tuition reimbursement (for you and your dependents), we offer company-paid training and support for continuing education relevant to your role. We invest in your growth.

What makes the culture here different?

The relationship between staff and residents. Residents don’t see you as "the help"—they see you as neighbors, as family. That respect shows up in everything. It’s a culture of mutual care that you won’t find at most senior living communities.