Overnight Medication Technician – Behavioral Health Care

Hickorynet; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Mental health days

Holiday pay

Flexible scheduling

Career development

Job summary

Hickory Recovery is seeking a Medication Technician to support adult clients with substance use and behavioral health care on the overnight shift. You will work under the Director of Nursing to assist with safe medication administration, documentation, and education while monitoring health and maintaining supplies.

The role requires current QMA or EMT/Paramedic certification, patient-centered communication, and ability to work weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) program or current EMT/Paramedic certification.
• Current EMT or Paramedic certification accepted.
• At least two years of Medication Aide experience preferred.
• Previous hospital/behavioral health/substance use treatment experience preferred.
• HIPAA compliance and confidentiality emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Set up and administer medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Document medication administration accurately in the client’s medical record.
• Obtain vital signs and monitor client health, reporting changes to nursing staff.
• Collect urine drug screens and specimens as per facility procedures.
• Maintain and inventory medication carts and supplies.

Skills

Medication administration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

QMA program completion

EMT/Paramedic certification

Job description

Hickory Recovery is seeking a Medication Technician to support adult clients with substance use and behavioral health care on the overnight shift. You will work under the Director of Nursing to assist with safe medication administration, documentation, and education while monitoring health and maintaining supplies.

The role requires current QMA or EMT/Paramedic certification, patient-centered communication, and ability to work weekends/holidays.