Medication Technician

Acadia Healthcare

Galax, VAOn-site
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Pay
$15 to $19
an hour
Location
Galax, VA
Work style
On-site
Posted
Oct 1
19 days ago
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About the company

Acadia Healthcare

Mental health care · 10,001+ employees

Life Center of Galax is dedicated to helping individuals find purpose and develop the skills necessary to actualize long-term recovery from substance use disorders. We are looking for individuals who desire the opportunity to help save lives while feeling challenged and professionally enriched on a daily basis.

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What you'll do

  • Administer and organize prescribed medications, maintain medication safety, and document patient interactions and changes.
  • Support patients in a structured environment, use de-escalation techniques, and communicate with the care team.

What you need

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Completion of a MedicationTechnician/Aide training programas required by the state in which the facility islocated.
  • Basic understanding of pharmacology and medication administration techniques.
  • Previousexperience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred.
  • Certification as a Medication Technician/Aide, as required by thestatein which the facility islocated.
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certificationrequired(training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may berequiredbased on state or facility.
  • Education: a high school diploma or a professional certificate

Key skills

Medication Technician/AideCPRde-escalation/restraint certificationBasic understanding of pharmacologymedication administration techniquesFirst aid

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Perks

  • Company matching 401k
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • sick
  • extended sick time

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Medication Technician Job Locations US-VA-Galax Job Post Information* : Posted Date 2 weeks ago (10/1/2026 10:47 AM) ID 2026-108499 # of Openings 1 Job Family Direct Patient Care Location : Name Life Center of Galax Overview Life Center of Galax is dedicated to helping individuals find purpose and develop the skills necessary to actualize long-term recovery from substance use disorders. We are looking for individuals who desire the opportunity to help save lives while feeling challenged and professionally enriched on a daily basis. Excellent benefits package for full time positions: -Company matching 401k -Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance -Disability and life insurance -Paid vacation, sick, and extended sick time Pay range for Med Tech is $15/hour-$19.14/hour. PURPOSE STATEMENT: Assist with the administration of medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment, under the direction of charge nurse or supervisor. Administer prescribed medications to patients according to established protocols and physician orders. Prepare and organize medication doses, including oral, topical, and other forms as directed. Ensure medications are stored and handled in accordance with safety guidelines and regulatory requirements. Document patient interactions and report changes in patient conditions or behaviors by communicating with team . Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately . Document timely , accurate , and appropriate information in patient medical record . Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly. Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress. Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment. Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, family members, guests, and other members of the health care team. Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance. Follow established policies, procedures, and standards for patient care. Stay informed about changes in medication practices and healthcare regulations. Participate in ongoing training and professional development as required . Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat and rehabilitate. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always . When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints . Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. GALAX Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a Medication Technician/ Aide training program as required by the state in which the facility is locat ed . Basic understanding of pharmacology and medication administration techniques. Previous experience in a behavioral health setting preferred. Knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Certification as a Medication Technician /Aide, as required by the state in which the facility is located . CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. GALAX Options Apply Here Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com

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