Certified Medication Technician

Diversicare; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversicare is hiring a Certified Med Aide/Tech to join our care team in Hoover, AL. The role focuses on safe medication administration, vital signs, and accurate charting to support resident health and comfort.

You will work under licensed nurses, documenting all activities and ensuring compliance with state standards while providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving lives.

Qualifications

• Must have state-approved school of medication administration.
• Must carry a current acknowledgment card or state-issued certification.
• Must abide by restrictions set by the state agency.
• Must be a certified nursing assistant.

Responsibilities

• Administers PRN medications after authorization by the facility nurse or physician.
• Organizes medication duties to pour, pass and document routine meds and PRN meds per instructions.
• Documents PRNs according to State Standards in all chart areas.
• Observes and reports reactions and side effects to the licensed nurse on duty.
• Takes and records vital signs before medications that could affect vitals.
• Administers and documents meds after preparation and records in the resident's chart.
• Administers oxygen in emergencies and notifies the licensed nurse with documentation.
• Counts narcotics as directed by the charge nurse and documents accordingly.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Nursing assistance

Education

CNA 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)