Medication Technician (Full Time)

Horizon House (CCRC); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,957 - 38,324; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Discounted Costco Membership

Discounted meals

Job summary

Horizon House (CCRC) seeks a compassionate Medication Technician (Med Tech) to assist residents with medications in our Assisted Living team. You will work under RN Delegator guidance to ensure accuracy and safety across medication systems.

The role involves collaboration with nurses, CNAs and care staff, with a focus on delivering high-quality, empathetic resident care, safety, and compliance with WA state regulations.

Qualifications

• Active WA State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) with minimum six months work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Nurse Delegation Core Training completed.
• Nurse Delegation with Diabetes Management focus.
• Must read/write/communicate in English.
• Proficient with computers and software.
• EMR experience required.
• CPR and First Aid current; certification due within 30 days of hire.
• Food Handler’s permit due within 14 days of hire.
• Dementia and Mental Health training per WA regulations; complete within 90 days of hire.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Remarkable communication with prescribers, pharmacists, families, residents, and care team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately administer medications and treatments per orders and policies.
• Document medication administration and effects per procedures.
• Protect residents’ rights and confidentiality during medication delivery.
• Transcribe orders into MAR within scope of practice.
• Maintain secure storage and accountability for all medications.
• Report changes in resident condition to nursing staff.
• Communicate with licensed staff, physicians, families, and teams about resident status.

Skills

WA NAC

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Computer literacy

Job description

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
• Night Shift: +$1.75
• Weekend Shift: +$1.50

Available Schedules

• Day Shift: 6:30am to 3:00pm
• Evening Shift: 2:45pm to 11:15pm
• Night (NOC) Shift: 11:00pm to 7:30am

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