What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician position at MediLodge?
Facility: MediLodge Grand Rapids Assisted Living
Shift: 3rd Shift
Whether you're a newly Medication Technician or experienced, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer leading market wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.
Why MediLodge?
Healthcare And Specialty Benefits
Coordinates and administers medication to assisted living residents.
Qualifications
Licenses/Certification:
Shift: 3rd Shift
Whether you're a newly Medication Technician or experienced, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer leading market wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.
Why MediLodge?
- Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
- Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
- Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
- Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
- Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.
- Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
- Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.
- Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
- Pet Insurance: Three options available
- Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
- Retirement Savings with 401K.
- HSA and FSA options
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses.
Healthcare And Specialty Benefits
- Effective 2024 we are pleased to offer our full-time employees a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield .
- Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.
- We know your pet is family too! Three Pet Insurance options available to choose from.
- We provide an intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits, should you have any questions.
- Flexible pay options; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
- Company paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexibility in scheduling; ask us what options are available.
- Excellent career advancement opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401K retirement program
- Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!
Coordinates and administers medication to assisted living residents.
Qualifications
Licenses/Certification:
- Valid Medication Technician certification in the state employed.
- Valid CPR certification.
- One year experience in nursing preferred.
- Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs.
- Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
- Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
- Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
- Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
- Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
- Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
- Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
- Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.