Medication Technician-Medication Passer

About the role

The Medication Technician/Medication Passer plays a crucial leadership role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of medications in our senior living community. This position involves developing, coordinating, and executing the Growth and Wellness plan based on elder preferences and abilities. Key responsibilities include guiding and supporting Care Partners, leading the shift, participating in interviews, providing orientation and training, coaching team members, collaborating with the RCC and Administrator for scheduling, and maintaining medication compliance.

Responsibilities

• Pass medication and assist with self-administration of medication as required by state law.
• Guide and support the Medication Technicians on their shift.
• Lead the Care Partners on their shift as a role model of kindness, accountability, and collaboration.
• Provide orientation and training to new Care Partners and Medication Technicians.
• Coach team members to be the best they can be in collaboration with the Administrator.
• Work in collaboration with the RCC and Administrator for scheduling.
• Maintain continued compliance with policies and procedures of Compass Senior Living.

Requirements

• The desire and talent to work with a high-functioning, empowered team.
• Absence of criminal history as per state and federal regulations.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in learning specified online programs.
• Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and be goal-directed.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues.
• Good verbal communication and the ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.

Qualifications

• Meet all health requirements as specified by state and/or federal regulations.
• Pass a criminal background check.

Skills

• Compassion and kindness.
• Collaboration skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Organizational skills.
• Independent and self-motivated work ethic.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Accrue vacation and sick time starting your first day.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match after one year.
• Financial wellness education program.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Wellness and Fitness Resources with savings discounts.
• Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefit options.
• Education reimbursement program.