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Medication Technician

Eligibility
GeriatricsHospiceHome Health
Hours a week
32 hrs a week

Posted Jun 24

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
2 a week · 32 hours
Weekends
Weekends required
On the floor
Charge shifts
Setting
Long Term Care

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
TX nursing median $42/hr

TX nursing postings that state pay run $28/hr to $62/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $51/hr, across 1469 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Medication Technician (MedTech)

Shift Available

Saturday and Sunday, 6am to 10pm

Love to make a difference in the lives of seniors?

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At The Reserve at Lake Austin, we are guided by our Core Values—Compassion, Communication, Commitment, and Creativity—in everything we do. We’re seeking a Medication Technician who is detail oriented, compassionate, and committed to providing safe, high-quality care to our residents.

What Solera Offers You

A growing company with opportunities for career advancement

Immediate pay access — no more waiting for payday

Tuition reimbursement to support your professional growth

Comprehensive medical benefits with discounted gym memberships

Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks and employee discount programs

Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture

Position Summary

The Medication Technician (RMA/Med Tech) is responsible for administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs, and supporting resident health needs in accordance with physician orders and state regulations. This role works closely with nursing leadership, home health, hospice, and emergency services and may provide supervisory oversight when management is not present. Reports directly to the Registered Nurse or Administrator.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities of Medication Technician (RMA/MedTech)

Administer medications and treatments in compliance with physician orders and state regulations.

Measure and document vital signs and weight.

Maintain accurate medication administration records and documentation.

Follow medication room systems and safety procedures per policy.

Coordinate with physicians, home health, hospice, and emergency protocols as needed.

Supervise resident care team members to ensure completion of assigned duties when acting as shift lead.

Qualifications & Skills

State-required Medication Technician (RMA/Med Tech) training and certification, where applicable.

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Requirements

  • State-required Medication Technician (RMA/Med Tech) training and certification, where applicable.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Employee discount
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Disability insurance
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  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement

Place

City
Austin, Texas
Rent against this pay
59% of monthly gross
This role$1,729/mo rent
Monthly gross$2,912/mo

$1,729 median rent against $2,912 a month at $21/hr for 32 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.

Local household income
$93,658/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
2% below the national average

Austin area index 98.1, where 100 is the national average.

Austin blends Texas charm with live-music energy, outdoor living along Lady Bird Lake, and a booming tech-driven economy. Nurses relocating here will find a sun-sooked city where food trucks, hiking trails, and a friendly, fast-growing community define the lifestyle.

Map showing the location of Austin, TX
Approximate location in Austin, TX. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

How this role fits you

About the employer

The Reserve at Lake Austin
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