Medication Technician

About the role

Do you have direct-care experience and are ready to advance your career? Country Meadows offers a unique training opportunity to become a Medication Technician. In this role, you will manage medications with our residents in a home‑like setting, while forming relationships with them and contributing to their overall health. This position is located at the Wyomissing campus in the Reading area.

Responsibilities

• Engage with residents, getting to know them personally while administering medications and treatments, observing their day‑to‑day behavior and outlook and ensuring their comfort and overall positive well‑being.
• Provide social and emotional support, while encouraging residents’ independence.
• Manage the medication cart for complete, up‑to‑date supplies and quality control.
• Help our residents live their lives to the fullest by assisting them with their routines (Bathing, Dressing, Toileting) throughout their day.

Requirements

• Prior direct‑care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR and first aid preferred.
• Respect for patient rights and confidentiality.
• Up‑to‑date medication certification requirements preferred.
• Highly organized skills.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.
• Ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On‑Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive medical benefits including Highmark Blue Shield
• Excellent vision and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off with rollover of unused time
• Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company‑paid short‑term disability
• Supplemental short‑ and long‑term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on campuses (main dish, side, drink, and dessert)

Pay

Pay starts at $18.50/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.

Schedule

Full‑time schedule: 3 pm–11 pm, includes every other weekend and every other holiday.