Medication Technician

Overview

Our Mission: Center Point DAAC's mission is to provide comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing and rehabilitation services to combat social problems such as substance abuse, poverty, unemployment and homelessness. Center Point DAAC offers rehabilitation and treatment services that interrupt the abusive cycles of psychological, social and economic dislocation by providing critical training and support so that individuals and families can claim self-worth and dignity.

Job Title: Medication Technician

Location: 790 Sonoma Avenue & 2403 Professional Drive Santa Rosa, CA

Department: Residential

Reports To: Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Director

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, On Call, AM or PM, NOC

The Medication Technician is responsible for facilitating clients’ self-administration of medications and supporting the medical care of residents in the residential setting. Working under the supervision of a licensed nurse or physician, the Med Tech ensures accurate medication self-administration, monitoring, and documentation. The role also involves supporting residents in early recovery, many of whom may be withdrawing from substances of abuse or receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

• Oversee self-administration of prescribed medications (including MAT medications such as buprenorphine or naltrexone) according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Accurately document medication self-administration, resident responses, and any side effects or refusals.
• Monitor residents for withdrawal symptoms, medication side effects, or medical complications, and promptly report findings to licensed staff.
• Comply with California DHCS regulations, Title 22, and CARF/Joint Commission standards as applicable.
• Perform routine health monitoring (e.g., complete vital signs).
• Support residents during detox and stabilization with compassionate, trauma-informed care.
• Maintain accurate medication inventory, conduct shift-to-shift medication counts, and ensure secure storage in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Participate in regular training on safe medication practices, MAT protocols, and emergency response procedures.
• Collaborate with the clinical and counseling team to support integrated, holistic care for residents in recovery.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and uphold strict confidentiality standards.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Medication Technician certification or completion of an approved medication administration training in accordance with California regulations.
• Prior experience working in a SUD or behavioral health residential facility strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of withdrawal protocols, MAT, and common withdrawal symptoms is highly desirable.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to use an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for documentation.
• Compassionate, reliable, and able to maintain professional boundaries in a therapeutic setting.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 25 pounds in all directions.
• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
• Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Occasionally noisy environments.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Occasional light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Infrequent and medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• Residential treatment center serving adults with substance use disorders.
• May involve exposure to individuals' inactive withdrawal or psychological distress.
• Must be able to function in a high-energy environment with varying levels of noise and activity.
• Must be able to remain calm in emergencies and respond appropriately to medical situations.
• Requires standing, occasional lifting, and ability to…