Med Tech - Avamere at Waterford

Medication Technician

Setting: Assisted Living Facility

Status: PRN/On-Call

Location: Avamere at Waterford - 760 Spring St. Medford, OR 97504

Apply online at TeamAvamere.com

The primary purpose of this position is to provide each resident with routine daily health services.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

•  Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. 
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Responsibilities 

• Administer medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the Director of Health Services and according to the policies, procedures and practices of the facility.
• Provide care to residents following the service plan and assist in updating each resident’s service plan.
• Respond to resident calls and emergencies promptly and provide first aid assistance.
• Assist with daily ADL’s such as bathing, dressing and eating.
• Document and communicate any changes pertaining to residents and complete all reports in a timely matter.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience administering medications in accordance with established clinical standards and requirements of this state.
• Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with residents of this nature.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently. 
• Must have an active CPR/BLS Certification

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503