Wellness Assistant/Medication Tech Atrium of Allentown - 4.0 Allentown, PA Job Details Full-time From $23 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications Medical scheduling Medical administrative support Certified Medication Aide Direct support Working with families Quality audits Time management Full Job Description Wellness Assistant / Medication Technician Full-Time | Reports to Director of Wellness Are you an experienced caregiver or Medication Technician ready for the next step in your career? We are looking for a dependable, organized, and compassionate Wellness Assistant / Medication Technician to support our Director of Wellness and help coordinate the day-to-day healthcare needs of our residents. This position is ideal for someone who has strong direct-care experience and wants to expand into a role involving medication management, healthcare coordination, resident and family communication, documentation, and wellness operations. What You'll DoMedication Management Assist with e

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audits and medication documentation reviews . Assist with medication cart audits. Identify and report medication discrepancies or documentation concerns. Communicate with pharmacies regarding medication orders, refills, changes, and deliveries. Assist with maintaining accurate medication records. Support medication-related compliance and quality assurance activities. Healthcare Coordination Schedule physician, specialist, dental, therapy, laboratory, and other appointments. Arrange transportation for residents attending appointments. Communicate appointment information with residents, families, responsible parties, and staff. Coordinate with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacies, home health, hospice, therapy providers, and other healthcare professionals. Assist with obtaining and maintaining provider orders and healthcare documentation. Follow up on outstanding healthcare needs and report concerns to the Director of Wellness. Resident & Family Support Provide professional and compassionate assistance to residents and families with routine healthcare coordination. Assist families with appointments, transportation, pharmacy communication, and related needs. Communicate resident concerns promptly to the Director of Wellness. Help ensure residents receive timely and appropriate follow-up. Records & Documentation Maintain accurate and organized resident healthcare records. Assist with audits and quality assurance activities. Monitor documentation for completeness and report discrepancies. Maintain strict confidentiality of resident information. Staffing Support Assist the Director of Wellness with monitoring daily staffing needs. Help identify coverage gaps and assist with finding appropriate coverage for call-offs. Communicate staffing concerns promptly. Provide direct care or medication assistance when needed and within your qualifications and scope of practice.

What We're Looking For Required:

Previous experience as a direct caregiver in assisted living, personal care, memory care, skilled nursing, or a similar healthcare setting. Current Medication Technician/Medication Aide certification , or the ability and willingness to obtain certification. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent communication and follow-through. Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities. Professional communication skills when working with residents, families, providers, pharmacies, and staff. Dependable and willing to assist with staffing needs when necessary.

Preferred:

Experience with e

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systems. Experience with medication carts and medication audits. Experience communicating with pharmacies and healthcare providers. Experience in assisted living, personal care, or memory care. The Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who: Pays attention to the details. Takes medication safety and documentation seriously. Follows through instead of letting things fall through the cracks. Is comfortable speaking with families, physicians, pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals. Can balance administrative responsibilities with resident care. Is proactive and recognizes problems before they become bigger problems. Treats residents with dignity, patience, and respect. Wants to grow professionally within senior living. Why This Position? This is more than a traditional caregiver position. You will work directly with the Director of Wellness and play an important role in keeping the wellness department organized, responsive, and compliant.

You will gain experience in:

Medication Management Healthcare Coordination eMAR Audits Pharmacy Communication Provider Coordination Resident & Family Relations Appointment Management Transportation Coordination Documentation Staffing Support Equal Employment Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is respectful, inclusive, and free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Apply Today! If you're an experienced caregiver or Medication Technician looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your senior living career, we'd love to meet you!

Pay:

From $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person