Job Description
Job Description
Medication Technician
Status: PRN
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.
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
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.
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503