Certified Medication Tech

PruittHealth; Winston-Salem (NC); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PruittPlace - Winston Salem is seeking a Nursing Medication Technician to assist residents with medications per physician orders and care plans. You will coordinate with the resident’s pharmacy, healthcare providers and family to ensure safe and accurate medication management.

The role requires adherence to state/federal rules, accurate documentation, and effective communication within the care team. CPR/Med Tech certifications are required; on-the-job training is provided.

Formación

• CPR certification and Medication Tech certification required by law
• Experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred
• On-the-job training provided

Responsabilidades

• Remains current in state and federal rules for medication management
• Read and follow medication orders and labels accurately
• Transcribe orders to the MAR and correct as needed
• Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration
• Document assistance and resident refusals accurately
• Monitor storage, handling and disposal of medications
• Communicate with pharmacy, healthcare providers and families as needed
• Assist direct care partners and support shift change reports

Conocimientos

Medication administration

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication with family

Educación

Some high school

Herramientas

MAR sheets

Descripción del empleo

Job Purpose

Responsible for assisting residents with medications ordered by their appropriately licensed health care providers and as established in each residents individualized care plan. May provide medication reminders, assistance with self-administration of medications and administration of medications as allowed by state and federal laws and applicable rules according to company policies and procedures. Key communicator with the resident's pharmacy, healthcare provider and family regarding medication management.

Job Purpose

Responsible for assisting residents with medications ordered by their appropriately licensed health care providers and as established in each residents individualized care plan. May provide medication reminders, assistance with self-administration of medications and administration of medications as allowed by state and federal laws and applicable rules according to company policies and procedures. Key communicator with the resident's pharmacy, healthcare provider and family regarding medication management.

• Knowledge of assisted living policies and procedures regarding all aspects of medication management

Key Responsibilities

• Remains current in knowledge of state and federal rules regarding scope of practice, medication storage & disposal, infection control practices & bio-hazardous waste disposal.
• Able to accurately read, and follow medication orders and medication labels.
• Able to accurately transpose medication orders to the MAR & make any needed corrections to the MAR according to physician orders.
• Follows the Six Rights of Medication Administration
• Able to identify concerns related to medication orders, medication instructions or resident reactions to medications and takes appropriate actions.
• Follows appropriate infection control practices related to medication administration.
• Follows proper medication storage and disposal practices
• Recognizes possible medication side effects or possible adverse reactions and takes appropriate actions
• Knows which medications unlicensed staff may never provide assistance with, administer or provide supervision for and never does so.
• Monitors resident’s medication quantities and related supplies and makes arrangements for timely procurement of refills so resident dose not miss any doses or required monitoring.
• Makes arrangements for timely procurement of newly ordered medications.
• Makes appropriate physician & family contacts in a professional manner when order clarification is needed, regarding resident reactions to medications or other medication concerns.
• Accurately documents assistance/administration and resident refusal of medications according to policy and professional standards.
• Follows policy, professional standards, and the law regarding storage, assistance/administration of, documentation and disposal of controlled medications
• Immediately reports and documents any medication errors to the administrator or his/her designee per policy and takes appropriate actions for resident’s well-being.
• Reports and documents any resident change in condition.
• Uses good judgment in seeking necessary assistance from peers, supervisor, administrator, physician, family and EMS as needed.
• Obtain accurate pulse and respiration rate; obtains accurate blood pressure, body temperature, and blood glucose reading
• Accurately documents the effectiveness of medications given on an as needed basis and does so in a timely manner.
• Monitors medications for accountability by verifying medications have been ordered appropriately, are received as ordered, and controlled med drug counts are done at change of shift.
• Communicates effectively from shift to shift & to others (family, pharmacy, physician etc.) as necessary to facilitate the accuracy of any needed follow-up regarding resident medications.
• Routinely inspects, cleans and monitors the med storage system, equipment and supplies for resident safety. Reports any concerns to the supervisor for correction or repair.
• Assists direct care partners with their duties as part of the direct care team
• Completes thorough face to face change of shift report to CMA relieving for next shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned that are within the scope of the CMAs practice, training, and abilities.

Minimum Education Required

Some high school

Minimum Experience Required

On-the-job training provided

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law

CPR certification. Medication Tech certification

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous medication tech experience preferred. Experience with long term care or assisted living population preferred.

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Job

Nursing

Primary Location

North Carolina-Winston-Salem

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Variable

Job Posting

Nov 2, 2026, 11:17:27 AM

Work Locations

PruittPlace - Winston Salem