Medication Technician | Supportive Housing Services

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Help Clients Thrive Every Day

At Valley Oaks and Valley Woods, Medication Technicians help ensure clients receive the right medications at the right time while supporting effective communication across the care team. By coordinating with providers, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with medication-related processes, you'll contribute to a safe, organized, and client-centered environment where recovery can thrive.

Pay: Range starts at $18.00/hour (pay is calculated based on years of related experience)

Schedule : Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm

Benefits Highlights

• Compensation Our compensation program includes tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses that recognize and reward high-performing team members.
• On-Demand Pay gives you access to a portion of your earned wages before your scheduled payday.
• Time Off We offer 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service), 10 paid holidays, 2 wellness days, and paid parental leave.
• Health & Insurance Benefits Full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance. Valley also provides Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
• Health Savings & Reimbursement Out-of-pocket medical expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through our Garner HRA — up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families. Depending on your medical plan selection, you may also contribute pre-tax dollars to a Health Savings Account (HSA), with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families.
• Retirement Our 401(k) plan accepts both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contributions and includes a company match of up to 6% of your annual salary.
• Professional Development We invest in our team members' growth through tuition reimbursement, new licensure reimbursement, paid training and conference attendance, continuing education reimbursement, and paid time for continuing education.

Why Valley?

Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong in a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success. 

Job Summary

The Medication Technician manages and distributes monitored medications, serving as the first point of contact for medication-related questions from patients, the treatment team, and community partners. The Medication Technician coordinates closely with prescribers, pharmacy staff, and the broader treatment team to ensure patients receive the correct medication on schedule, while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting team members.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the first point of contact for the medication distribution system, triaging questions or concerns from patients, the treatment team, or community partners within their scope of practice
• Coordinates with the treatment team, including prescribers and pharmacy, to ensure correct medications are delivered to the correct patient at the correct time
• Coordinates with the treatment team to ensure required paperwork and medical records are completed and submitted
• Coordinates with the treatment and office support teams to communicate with organizations supporting patient care
• Documents non-billable clinical events in the electronic medical record
• Provides mentorship and guidance to other treatment team employees
• Demonstrates flexibility when temporarily assigned to other clinics; coordinates with other technicians to ensure coverage during absences

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from Valley Academy (Post-hire)

Experience

• None - see Preferred Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications

• CPR certification (Post-hire)
• Valley de-escalation certification (Post-hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of medical experience working with medications
• Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in state of practice