Medication Technician - Full-Time

Medication Technician

Location: Mora, MN

Job Type: Full-time, (32 hours/week) Pay: $18.00 - $24.19 per hour; based on experience (with additional evening, overnight, and weekend shift differentials!)

Schedule: Evenings, w/ every other weekend

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.

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.

Requirements

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