Medication Technician

Full Time
Groveport, OH 43125
From $16 an hour
Posted Today
Job description
Overview:

We are looking for Behavioral Health Medication Technicians at our Groveport, OH Facility!
All shifts (Full Time, Part Time/PRN)
* $500 Sign On Bonus for Full time Positions *

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

Pay Minimum: USD $16.00/Hr. Pay Maximum: USD $20.00/Hr. Responsibilities:
The Behavioral Health Medication Technician is responsible for reading and understanding a medication order while monitoring the client’s self-administration of medication. The Behavioral Health Medication Technician should also be able to retrieve, store and dispose of medication properly. This role will also provide observation of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

CORE JOB DUTIES
  • Obtains and records patient vital signs.
  • Observe and record patient self-administration of medication.
  • Maintains a filing system for various company functions.
  • Assists with projects from other departments as necessary.
  • Address problem behavior as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
  • Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
  • Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
  • Adhere to time schedules
  • Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
  • Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
  • Keep clinical records secure at all times.

OTHER REQUIRED DUTIES
:
  • Encourage patient to maintain Recovery post-discharge
  • Understand and apply the program’s clinical philosophy
  • Communicate all urgent matters with immediate supervisor.
  • Maintain good communication, both written and verbal.
  • Assist nurses during intake as well as taking vital signs and weights. Notify nurse of any abnormalities
  • May provide for additional holistic activities as per employee’s certification (i.e. Yoga, Massage Therapy, Meditation, etc.).
  • May provide for transportation of patients.
  • During State of Emergency, ensures appropriate Behavioral Health Technician staffing levels are maintained at all times and may be required to remain onsite throughout the State of Emergency period.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
  • Associate’s Degree and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar role required.
  • In lieu of Associate’s Degree, minimum two (2) years experience in BHT or similar patient care role required.
  • Successful completion of the ARS Medication Technician training.
  • Adult Facilities: Prefer experience working with adults.
  • Children and Adolescent Facilities: Prefer experience working with children and adolescents.
  • Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards.
  • Med Tech Certification Course (annually) or QMAP Certification (Colorado) required. Preferred in New Jersey.
    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA), Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) or in process of obtaining preferred.
  • CPR and Standard First Aid certification

We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.


  • Matching HSA - up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.
  • Teladoc access and visits at NO cost to the employee and eligible dependents.
  • Employee Referral Bonus, you can earn up to $4000.
  • Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following your hire date.
  • 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and generous vacation time!

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues. We invite you to learn more about us at our website!


The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO


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We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

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