Medication Technician

Status: PRN - As Needed

Shift: Various

Location: Waterford - 760 Spring St. Medford, OR 97504

The primary purpose of this position is to provide each resident with routine daily health services.

Employee Benefits:

Tuition assistance Mentorship opportunities Career development Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more Generous employee referral program Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually) 401K retirement plan with employer match Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday

Avamere understands the importance of affordable and accessible healthcare for our team members and is very excited to partner with SEIU 503 and the Essential Worker Healthcare Trust to offer an excellent health insurance benefit plan at a significantly reduced cost to the employee.

Starting in 2023, our Full-Time Oregon team members will be able to participate in a PPO or HMO plan with deductibles as low as $800.00 with significantly reduced premium costs. Employees will be eligible to start using their benefits within their first month of hire – no 60+ day waiting period! Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, AD&D, and other benefits are available for enrollment as well.

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.

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify