Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMT)

Avalon View Health and Wellness; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contribution

Daily pay

401K

Life insurance

Paid time off

Personal day

Regional support

Job summary

Avalon View Health and Wellness is seeking a Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMT) to administer daily medications to residents and monitor their condition. This role requires state certification, completion of approved training, and CPR/BLS certification.

Flexible shifts and a supportive regional team are offered to qualified candidates. You will document medication administration, verify patient identity, and report any changes to nursing staff while ensuring compliance with regulations and MAR

Qualifications

• Certified in the state of practice.
• Completed State Approved Medication Technician/Aide training and competency evaluation.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and records administration on MAR.
• Passes routine daily medications per physician orders.
• Verifies resident identity and documents drug details.
• Observes and reports changes in condition.
• Documents task completion and notes notable changes.
• Assists with meals and monitors nutritional needs.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Documentation

CPR/BLS

Job description

Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMT)

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Position Description

Certified Medication Aide / Tech responsible for administering daily medication to residents in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations and licensing requirements. Duties include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting and recording medication administration.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, and PRN

Employee Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $100/month company contribution to an HSA account
• Daily Pay Option
• 401K
• Employer paid life insurance 1x annual salary
• Paid Time Off & Flexibility
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Personal Day Benefit
• Guidance and assistance from a dedicated regional team

Shift information

Pay rate

Sign-on bonus

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with approved techniques and notes time and amount on resident’s chart.
• Deliver routine daily medications as prescribed by physicians to residents; pass resident medications in accordance with physician orders and as stated on the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms and records; Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered and reports to nursing supervisor.
• Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other applications, or administer medication, using specified procedures
• Document completion of tasks delivered daily, Document any observed change of condition in accordance with local rules and regulations.
• Assists with meal service; Identifies residents at risk for nutritional problems and implements preventative measures; Checks items and food that is brought in by family members to assure it complies with resident’s orders, dietary needs, and safety; Monitors residents with significant weight loss and gain and reports this to the physician and dietary.

Qualifications

• Certified in the state of practice, required.
• Successful completion of State Approved and certified Medication Technician/Aide Nurse Aide Training and Competency evaluation Program; Name must appear on State Registry as Certified Medication Technician/Aide- in good standing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

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