Certified Medication Technician

Morningside House of Blue Bell; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Morningside House of Blue Bell is hiring Certified Medication Technicians (CMTs) to join our team in Blue Bell, PA. We offer full-time, part-time, or PRN/Per Diem roles across several shifts, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

As a CMT, you will administer oral and topical medications under physician orders and nurse supervision, perform routine tasks for residents’ health and comfort, and maintain accurate medication records in our community, ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of five rights of medication administration and ability to record meds accurately.
• Ability to take and record vital signs as required.
• Commitment to resident safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications to residents under nurse supervision.
• Maintain medication records and document changes.
• Assist with daily resident care and wellbeing tasks as needed.

Skills

Medication administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Now Hiring: Certified Medication Technician CMT – Full Time, Part-time or PRN/Per Diem.

We are looking for Certified Medication Technicians CMTs to join our team at Morningside House of Blue Bell, a leading personal care and memory care community in Blue Bell, PA.

Available Shifts / Schedule:

7a-3p, 3p-11p & 11p-7a

What we are offering:

• Competitive pay!


• Referral Bonus – $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals.


• Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus - $100 Full-time & $50 Part-time staff


• 401K Match - company will match 50% of the first 4%. 100% vested after 6 years.


• Paid Time Off – 10 days in your first year as Full-time employee & 6 days as Part-Time.


• Tuition Reimbursement!


• Holiday Pay.


• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.


• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance.


• Employer Paid Hospital Insurance.


• Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage.


• Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart.


• Professional growth and development opportunities.


• Employee Appreciation Events.

Certified Medication Technician CMT - Position Summary:

Administer oral and topical medications to residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and wellbeing of the residents.

Certified Medication Technician CMT - Essential Responsibilities:

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with community policy.


• Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents’ based upon their specific chart.


• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.


• Certified Medication Technician CMT records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.


• Observes and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse immediately.


• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.


• Ensure antiseptic techniques and good hand washing practices for infection control, as well as utilizing universal precautions are in place and practiced.


• Certified Medication Technician CMT reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.


• Submit incident/accident reports to supervisor or Administrator within twentyfour (24) hours after their occurrence.


• Communicates with medical staff, nursing service and other department supervisors.


• Certified Medication Technician CMT supervises care staff in absence of nurses.


• Maintains, cleans and organizes the Medication Room.


• Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for resident activities.


• Attends all required training, in-service and staff meetings


• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.


• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc, including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.


• Maintain resident confidentiality, staff confidentiality; treat staff and residents with kindness, dignity and respect.


• Comply with Resident’s Rights rules.

Certified Medication Technician CMT - Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Certified Medication Technician certification required.

Morningside Elite Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.