Medication Technician
Medication Technician
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Job Details
Medication Technician
Our House of Portland is a program apart of Cascade AIDS Project (CAP). Our House provides integrated health and housing services to people with HIV. Guided by compassion collaborationandrespect we provide 24-hourspecialized care supportive services and independent housing with support services. Prism Health Our House Tods Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visitCAP Prism Health andOur House.
Our HouseandCascade AIDS Projectand are excited to announce that we are hiring skilled and team-oriented Medication Technician. This position is responsible for working within the framework of the interdisciplinary team approach to provide residents with medications and direct care as directed by the licensed nurse in charge of the floor. This includes assisting with dietary and environmental needs as needed.
This is a Part-Time role (.8 FTE) working at Our House in SE Portland.
The starting pay is $24.93 and hr. with an additional $1 for weekend shifts. Pay for the Medication Technician increases with tenure and the top of the pay scale is $28.78. This is a union represented position so the compensation benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.
Who You Are
- 1-year previous caregiving or other healthcare-related experience
- Ability to pass DHS background check.
- Prior experience passing medications.
- A strong understanding of issues relevant to people living with HIV communities of color and the LBGTQ community and how those issues affect or influence service delivery.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain professional relationships across a multicultural spectrum of organizations and professionals
- Strong initiative & self-starter with the ability to effectively solve problems
What Youll Do
- Responsible for administration of medications as directed by the Licensed Nurse in accordance with Physician Orders State Regulations and the Nurse Practice Act.
- Maintains accurate records of medications provided or omitted including controlled substances in each residents Electronic Medication Administration Record.
- Provides direct resident care while promoting the residents dignity independence and choice.
- Maintains a neat clean facility including common areas and Resident living space
- Performs other duties as assigned
At Cascade AIDS Project we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every qualification. one of us. Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Black Indigenous and all other People of Color (BIPOC) women LGBTQ individuals veterans and people living with HIV or other disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
- Vacation & Health Leave
- Retirement
- Medical Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance Disability & Family Leave
For more details about our benefits please visit our careers page cares about the safety of our team members and clients. All new employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status to HR at the time of hire (unless a documented medical or religious exemption is requested and approved).
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
