Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMT)

Advanced Care of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay Option through Tapcheck

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pet Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Hireology in Saint Joseph, MO seeks Certified Medication Aide/Tech to administer medications and monitor residents in a long-term care setting. The role requires state certification, completion of approved training, and current CPR/BLS.

The position offers full-time, part-time, and PRN arrangements with competitive benefits. Candidates must be credentialed and compliant with state regulations, with strong attention to detail and compassionate resident care.

Qualifications

• Certified in the state of practice is required.
• Completed State Approved Medication Technician/Aide Training and Competency evaluation; name must appear on State Registry as Certified Medication Technician/Aide- in good standing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations and records time and amount on resident's chart.
• Delivers routine daily medications as prescribed by physicians and records on MAR.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and documents drug name, dosage, and time of administration; reports any omissions or changes.
• Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other applications; administers medication as prescribed.
• Documents completion of tasks and any observed change of condition per local rules and regulations.
• Assists with meal service; monitors residents' nutritional status and reports significant weight changes.

Education

Certified Medication Aide/Technician (state-certified)

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMT)

Why choose us?

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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

• Our Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • $100–$150 Monthly Company HSA Contributionto help offset employee-only medical insurance costs
  • Daily Pay Option through Tapcheck
  • BenefitHub Employee Discounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance– 1x annual salary, up to $100,000
  • Paid Time Off & Flexibility
  • Personal Day Benefit
  • Pet Insurance
  • One-to-One Health TextCare– 24/7 access to healthcare providers by text for primary care and urgent care needs. The service and TextCare visits are completely free to employees.
  • Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

$19.25 - $22.00

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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