Medication Technician

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State.

Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services.

Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

We are recruiting for the following position : Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Medication Technician for Assisted Living Facility - Posting #25747 Hourly Rate : $21.

55 Position Summary : We are currently recruiting for a Full-time (32 or 40 hours per week) Med Tech for Cannon House, our Assisted Living Facility in Seattle.

We offer a competitive wages and excellent benefits package along with the opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

The primary responsibilities include dispensing and documenting of oral, topical, and inhalation medications to our valued residents.

This is a morning shift from 7 : 30 am to 3 : 30 pm. The Med Tech will monitor for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurse.

The Med Tech will also assist the LN in measuring VS, de-escalating residents with behavioral issues and assisting with receiving and following up on phone messages.

The Med Tech will be required to follow instructions, request clarification when instructions are unclear and will work collaboratively with all other healthcare team members to provide the best outcome for the residents and the organization.

The Med Tech will perform other duties as out lined in the job description and as assigned by Supervisor. This person must be a team player, working with all members of the facility’s interdisciplinary care team;

must have good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), and must perform all duties in a resident-centered manner.

Qualifications and or Skills : Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with DSHS Nurse Delegation training Must be able to calculate medication dosages and do simple conversions e.

g. lb to kg. Must possess the experience of working with residents with mental health, behavioral health issues and dementia in a variety of types of both.

Must be able to interact sensitively and appropriately with people of diverse backgrounds. Must be proficient in English;

proficiency in other languages also preferred. What We Offer : Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization.

Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement.

The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of : Medical Dental Vision Prescription coverage Life Insurance Long Term Disability EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Paid-time-off starting at 15 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k) / Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. How to Apply : To apply for this position complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW.

If you have any questions regarding the position, email Loni Smith, Administrator, at [email protected] . Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Posted 11 / 2 / 2023 External applicants are welcome to apply after 11 / 7 / 2023 Reposted on 8 / 5 / 2024 This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). Powered by JazzHR