Medication Technician

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about helping others and considering a career in healthcare? At Recovering Hope Treatment Center, we’re looking for compassionate individuals to join our team as Medication Technicians. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on healthcare experience in a supportive environment — no prior experience required!

As a Medication Technician, you will play an essential role in supporting our nursing team and caring for clients in recovery. Your work will directly impact the well-being and progress of individuals on their path to healing.

Schedule:
• Full-time, (6am - 2:30pm)
• 4 ten-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required

What We Offer:

• 401(k) with company match - Eligibility begins after completing 12 months of employment and at least 1,000 hours of service during that period.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free meals while on shift
  
  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administer scheduled and PRN medication under the direction of Medical Director, Registered and Licensed nursing staff.
• Meet regularly with the Nurse Manager.
• Provide legible, written documentation of client progress in the client record as needed.
• Timely report any unsafe conditions to the appropriate nursing staff and/or Medical Director.
• Record client’s health status to include vital signs, collection of drug screening and other necessary observations.
• Communicate recordings to appropriate nursing staff.

General

• Work as a member of the broader team of the Center to ensure a high level of service to our clients, including assisting with general housekeeping, kitchen duties and light maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Degree of Authority to Execute Responsibilities:

The Medication Technician has the authority to complete responsibilities of the role within established policies and procedures and within written directions according to medical records and treatment plans.

The Medication Technician will defer to the Nurse Manager or Medical Director for situations outside of established policies and procedures.

While the Medication Technicians can administer scheduled and PRN medications to clients it must be at the direction of either the Medical Director or other Licensed Nursing Staff. In addition, only the provider or prescriber can start, stop or change any prescription medications.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to utilize and navigate computers, laptops, and/or tablets, to complete daily documentation or communication through email, an Electronic Medical Records System, or other company used programs.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Card, training offered onsite.
• Must be at least 18 years of age per licensure requirements pertaining to residential facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, printer, etc.
• Frequently lift equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height throughout the day.
• Frequently read and update medical records, prescriptions and medication bottles, medical orders, etc.
• Frequently communicate with employees, parents, clients and other individuals with key relationships. This requires receiving and providing accurate information in writing or verbally, in these situations.
• Frequently move around the office to access file cabinets, office machinery and supplies, etc