Certified Medication Technician

Diversicare; Hillwood West (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Daily wage access

Job summary

Diversicare is seeking a Certified Med Aide/Tech to join our dynamic team. You will assist with medication administration under licensed nurse supervision and document all actions in the resident’s chart.

The role requires a state-approved medication administration program and active CNA certification. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within our healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Must complete state-approved school of medication administration.
• Must hold an active CNA certification or equivalent.
• Must maintain a current state-issued acknowledgment card.

Responsibilities

• Administer PRN medications under licensed nurse supervision.
• Pour, pass, and document routine meds and PRN doses.
• Document PRNs per State Standards in the resident chart.
• Observe and report medication reactions and side effects to the nurse.
• Record vital signs before medications that may affect vitals.
• Prepare and document medications before administration.
• Notify nurse in emergencies and document events.
• Count narcotics as directed and document accordingly.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Education

State-approved medication administration program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

State acknowledgment card/certification

Job description

Overview

Join Diversicare's Dynamic Team as a Certified Med Aide/Tech!

At Diversicare, we value our dedicated team members and their crucial role in our success. As a Certified Med Aide/Tech! your outstanding patient care skills are highly sought after.

Why Choose Diversicare?

Career Growth: Unlock opportunities for advancement through cross-training and shadowing in diverse departments like Medication Tech, Workforce Manager, Activities and beyond!

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy top-tier wages, with daily wage access and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of a team committed to enhancing lives through exceptional healthcare, guided by our Core Values and Service Standards.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Work under the supervision of a licensed vocational nurse or a registered professional nurse to perform the following duties:

• After authorization by the facility’s licensed nurse or the resident’s treating physician, administers PRN medications.


• Organizes assigned medication duties to pour, pass, and document all routine prescribed medications and to give PRN medication only upon the instruction of the licensed nurse.


• Must document all PRN’s according to State Standards in all areas of the chart.


• Observe and report to the facility’s charge licensed nurse reactions and side effects of medication commonly administered to nursing facility’s residents.


• Take and record vital signs prior to administration of medications which could affect or change the vital signs.


• Administer and document regularly prescribed medications which the medication aide is permitted to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) of those medications to be administered. Document the medications given in the resident’s clinical record.


• Administer oxygen per nasal channel or a non-sealing face mask only in an emergency. Immediately after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the activity and notification.


• At discretion of charge nurse, count narcotics, give all routine prescribed narcotics, and document same on individual sheet and medication sheet.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed state approved school of medication administration.


• Must carry current acknowledgment card or certification issued by state agency.


• Must be willing to abide by restrictions placed on his/her job by state agency.


• Must be a certified nursing assistant.

(EOE)