Medication Technician
Medication Technician
- Full-Time: 40 hours / 5 days
- 8 hours per day, requires one weekend shift
- Shift: PM 3:00PM - 11:30 PM
Frank Residences at the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living:
Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is a center of excellence in providing a continuum of care. This includes the Frank Residences, offering luxurious assisted living and memory care services; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, featuring long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and an acute psychiatric unit specialized in mental healthcare for older adults over age 55; and the Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation.
Grounded in the Jewish values of dignity, compassion, and community, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, fondly referred to in the past as "the Jewish Home," was founded in 1871. Today, 150 years later, it continues to build upon its legacy of enriching the lives of older adults.
What You’ll Do as a Medication Technician:
As a Medication Technician, you will coordinate and oversee all aspects of medication-related care for residents, including procurement, administration, documentation, and compliance. You’ll manage the medication room, ensure regulatory requirements are met, and support the care team as part of the Health & Wellness department to promote resident safety and wellness.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in resident charts, including community forms, physician orders, and incident reports.
- Communicate resident status changes promptly to the LVN Supervisor, Director of Health & Wellness, and/or Administrator.
- Ensure medication administration records, physician orders (written and telephone), and change orders are current and accurate.
- Manage the medication room, ensuring it is fully stocked with routine, PRN, and OTC medications as ordered.
- Coordinate with external pharmacies regarding deliveries, audits, medication destruction, and staff training.
- Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers as needed for medication or health updates.
- Monitor residents receiving psychotropic medications and ensure their use aligns with physician orders and behavioral observations.
- Control access to the medication room and manage key distribution.
- Pour, pass, and assist in the administration of medications in accordance with Department of Social Services (DSS) regulations.
- Support the scheduling and coordination of resident medical appointments.
- Review and follow up on caregiver documentation and shift notes to ensure continuity of care.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support resident health and medication management.
Why You Should Work for Us as a Medication Technician:
- Pay Rate - $25.19/hour
- Full Benefits – Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage for team members working 20+ hours/week.
- Pension Plan – Provided through your union.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan – Voluntary participation available.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begin accruing PTO on your first day.
- Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for full-time and $2,625/year for part-time employees (clinical tracks).
- Commuter Check Program – Save on eligible commuting expenses.
- Weekday Shuttle Services – To and from the Glen Park BART station.
- Referral Bonus – Earn $1,000 for every successful referral hired.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Tax-advantaged health and dependent care spending.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential mental health and well-being support.
- Access to LifeMart – Exclusive discounts on everyday products and services.
These are just a few of the many benefits available to our team members.
Requirements:
- Successful completion of a certified Medication Technician training program.
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in long-term care, home care, or a related setting.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
- Effective communication and basic math skills.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office or willingness to learn within 90 days of hire for documentation purposes.
- Ability to work flexible hours or provide coverage/overtime as needed.
Medication Technician | Med Tech | Resident Care | Long-Term Care | Assisted Living | Healthcare Support
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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