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Medication Technician

Meridian Senior Living, Charlotte, NC, United States


Overview
Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.”

To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask? We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that teamwork truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying than making a difference in someone’s life.

What do we offer

A solid benefits package (with several different plan options for you to choose from) – complete with Medical, Dental, and Vision.

1800MD – Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!

Flexible Spending Account

Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts – (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more!)

Details about the Med Tech position
As a Med Tech, the primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents following company regulatory guidelines. Other tasks include keeping proper care records, reporting any changes in resident’s conditions, and interacting with internal and external customers in a professional manner while ensuring resident safety and satisfaction is a priority.

Qualifications
Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Current and valid Medication Aide/Technician Certification

Ability to read, write and speak English

Successfully complete training as required and in accordance with state regulations

Must have a minimum of one year experience working with medications and the elderly population

Must possess all required licenses and/or certifications if required by State licensing authority and maintain continuing education requirements

Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations

Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly

Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual

Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the public

Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others

Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks

Meridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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