Job Description

Medication Technician

Facility: MediLodge Grand Rapids Assisted Living
Shift: All Shifts Available

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.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• 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

Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

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 benefitsthrough 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 Conciergeto 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 dayswith 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 Repaymentprograms
• 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.

Experience:

• One year experience in nursing preferred.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

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  Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
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  Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
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  Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
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  Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
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  Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
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  Ability to maintain confidentiality.