Medication Technician - Full Time

About the role

Beztak Senior Living is seeking a Medication Technician to join our team. As a Medication Technician, you will primarily be responsible for the administration or assisting in the administration of medication and treatments in accordance with a resident’s health care provider’s orders. You will also assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), provide general supervision, and respect residents’ rights and needs of choice.

Responsibilities

• Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy, including pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation.
• Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts.
• Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner.
• May assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as needed.
• Responds promptly to all residents' needs and/or requests for care, providing or obtaining assistance as necessary.
• Upholds residents’ rights at all times.
• Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy.
• Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse.
• Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, in a timely manner.
• Resolves concerns regarding resident care with all constituents in a timely manner.
• Ensures proper and timely records reporting in your department in accordance with state and federal guidelines and company standards.
• Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA, and state and federal regulatory training as required.
• Attends all required staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.
• Operates a company vehicle or personal vehicle (as required) to perform job duties. Must be willing and able to drive for work-related purposes as needed.

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and contributes to an atmosphere of team spirit and cooperation within the facility.
• Promotes customer service and positive community relations by treating residents, families, other staff, and all visitors in a courteous, helpful, and friendly manner.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1-year previous experience as a Caregiver for the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members.
• Must be able to perform the job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must complete the Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required).

Background Check Process

Beztak and All Seasons complete pre-employment testing in accordance with company policies and all state requirements. This includes criminal background checks, fingerprinting (where applicable), and drug testing.

• Florida applicants: Level 2 ACHA requirements.
• Arizona applicants: Obtain a fingerprint clearance card, TB test, and clear the Adult Protective Services registry.
• Michigan applicants: Take a TB test and complete fingerprinting.

Benefits

• 401(k) with an employer match for every dollar contributed, up to 6% of eligible compensation.
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to paid company holidays and a “Float” Holiday.
• Life Insurance, provided at no cost to the employee.
• Five medical plan options, several including a Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential services for counseling, pet care, financial services, vacation planning, and more.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Physical Demands

This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

This position typically operates indoors with possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious material.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.