Medication Technician

Duties

• instructing clients on medication uses, side effects and possible interactions
• reporting any issues related to medication administration
• administering injections and performing TB tests
• processing medication refill requests and prior authorizations
• completing vital signs and other measurements
• consulting with providers and nurses for medication issues and follow-up
• updating client medication records
• monitoring individuals on health issues relevant to their care

Requirements

• Graduate of Medical Assistant (MA), Qualified Medication Aide (QMA), Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic program accredited by the U.S. Department of Education
• Knowledge of basic pharmacology
• Previous clinical experience in a medical setting
• Knowledge of substance-use disorder and its impact
• Certified by the appropriate accredited certifying body (QMA, EMT, CNA, MA, Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician) in the State of Indiana, or enrolled in a program to become qualified within 6 months of the start of employment

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Able to effectively use Aspire’s Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Flexible with work schedule, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and night shifts

Education and Experience

Graduate of Medical Assistant (MA), Qualified Medication Aide (QMA), Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic program accredited by the U.S. Department of Education required.

Knowledge

Knowledge of basic pharmacology required.

Experience

Previous clinical experience in a medical setting highly preferred.

Knowledge of Substance-Use Disorder

Knowledge of substance-use disorder and how it impacts an individual and their family highly preferred.

Other

• Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees.
• All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve.
• We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

About the Role

The Medication Technician will be responsible for the daily process of medication monitoring and the overall medication regimen for the clients at Mockingbird Hill Recovery Center.

Qualifications

Must be certified by the appropriate accredited certifying body (QMA, EMT, CNA, MA, Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician) in the State of Indiana, or be enrolled in a program to become qualified within 6 months of the start of employment.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

2nd shift, weekdays and/or weekend shifts

Aspire Indiana Health

Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive “whole health” services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social determinants of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in five Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.

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