Medication Technician | Promote-From-Within in Senior Living

Prestige Care and Rehabilitation - Pinewood Terrace; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Senior Living – Southern Hills in Salem, OR is seeking a Medication Technician to provide medication services and direct resident care. You will assist with daily living activities, housekeeping, and dining, while maintaining dignity, independence, and choice for residents.

The role involves operating the medication room, following physician orders and state regulations, documenting care, coordinating with pharmacies, and ensuring safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• One or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or required by state regulations.
• Must hold state-required medication pass certification or other required certification, and complete state-required delegation/training.
• Current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate the medication room and services per Health Services Director directions and state regulations.
• Process physician orders for medication/treatments per policy and regulations.
• Administer and assist with self-administration of medications per orders and regulations.
• Complete simple treatments and monitor residents as directed.
• Maintain accurate medication/treatment records for each resident.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

CPR

First Aid

Food Handlers permit

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Prestige Senior Living – Southern Hills in Salem, OR is seeking a Medication Technician to provide medication services and direct resident care. You will assist with daily living activities, housekeeping, and dining, while maintaining dignity, independence, and choice for residents.

The role involves operating the medication room, following physician orders and state regulations, documenting care, coordinating with pharmacies, and ensuring safety and infection control.