Skyline - Medication Technician (Med-Tech) / On-Call

Transforming Age; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Care

Generous Paid Time Off

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

A leading retirement community in Seattle is seeking a Medication Technician to manage medication administration and documentation for residents. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a WA State Certified Nursing Assistant certification, and experience in long-term care. Responsibilities include administering medication as prescribed, maintaining proper documentation, and ensuring medications are available when needed. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $27 and a range of benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have a current WA State Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• 6 months or more experience in long-term care, home care, or a related field preferred.
• Successful completion of Med Tech Training program and certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and passes medication for residents as ordered by a physician.
• Documents administration or refusal of medication.
• Reorders medications as needed.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

WA State Certified Nursing Assistant

Tools

Computerized Point of Care systems

Job description

Location

Skyline at First Hill 725 9th Avenue Seattle WA 98104

Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance in your career with a growing organization? Do you thrive in an environment where meaningful work happens every day? Skyline at First Hill is Seattle’s premier luxury retirement community located in the First Hill neighborhood. We are a team of dedicated and caring people who have a strong desire to enrich the lives of older adults and our team members. Our workplace emphasizes serving others, teamwork, our dedication to hospitality and customer service, vigorous innovation and integrity in everything we do! Come learn more about us at https://skylineseattle.org, and find your happy place here!

Why Skyline?

• Work/Life Balance
• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Retirement for our full time team members, as well as Generous Paid Time Off and other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members!
• A culture of FUN and commitment to the care of our residents, our communities and each other
• Your opinion matters: We share ideas, we listen and work together to make great things happen

Position

Skyline - Medication Technician (Med-Tech)

The pay for this role is $27 per hour.

Our Medication Technician/Aide

• Prepares and passes medication for residents as ordered by a physician, reporting any medication errors, side effects or problems to supervisor or physician.
• Documents administration or refusal of medication in required format and style.
• Maintains documentation and communication log in accordance with required procedures, using electronic system when appropriate.
• Reorders meds as needed, following appropriate protocols.
• Following medication policies and procedures is responsible for the delivery, ordering, re-ordering, storage, documentation and destruction of medications.
• Ensures that medication is available when needed through on time refills. Orders labs as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a WA State Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Working experience with computerized Point of Care and other systems.
• 6 months or more in long term care, home care or related field preferred.
• Successful completion of Med Tech Training program and Medication Aide/Medication Tech certification in state, as required.
• Minimum of six months experience in long term care, home care, or a related field.
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English language.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Successful completion of background check, drug screen, and other pre-employment testing as required by state (may include fingerprinting and/or pre-employment physical).