Memory Care Medication Tech - Day & Swing

Avamere; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

PTO

EAP

HSA/FSA

Voluntary Insurance

Job summary

Avamere is seeking a Medication Tech in Bend, Oregon to administer medications and provide direct care to residents within a memory care/assisted living setting. The role supports the RN, maintains accurate med records, and collaborates with nursing staff, families, and healthcare providers.

Shifts are Day 6am-2pm and Swing 2pm-10pm at Arete at Desert Sage Retirement in Bend. Candidates should have prior Medication Tech experience, CPR/First Aid, and EMR documentation familiarity.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Caregiver and Medication Tech in a Memory Care Unit or Assisted Living Facility.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification during employment.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Food Handler's Card.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
• Must be 18 years or older

Responsibilities

• Pass medications according to physician orders, delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Administer medications accurately and timely.
• Record medications administered in the resident's record.
• Notify the pharmacy or family when meds need refilling.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and room.
• Monitor and report side effects to the Director of Health Services.
• Complete incident reports and document changes in residents' status.
• Perform delegated nursing services as assigned by the RN.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Medication Tech experience

Empathy

Documentation

Job description

Avamere is seeking a Medication Tech in Bend, Oregon to administer medications and provide direct care to residents within a memory care/assisted living setting. The role supports the RN, maintains accurate med records, and collaborates with nursing staff, families, and healthcare providers.

Shifts are Day 6am-2pm and Swing 2pm-10pm at Arete at Desert Sage Retirement in Bend. Candidates should have prior Medication Tech experience, CPR/First Aid, and EMR documentation familiarity.