Certified Medication Technician

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversicare's team is seeking a Certified Med Aide/Tech to support medication administration and resident care in Huntsville, AL. You will work under licensed nursing supervision to dispense medications, document doses, and monitor resident responses.

The role requires a state-approved medication administration program, current CNA certification, and adherence to state guidelines. Diversicare emphasizes growth, patient care, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a state-approved medication administration program.
• Must carry current acknowledgment card or certification from state agency.
• Must be willing to abide by restrictions placed on the job by the state agency.
• Must be a certified nursing assistant (CNA).

Responsibilities

• Administers PRN medications after authorization by licensed nurse or physician.
• Organizes medication duties to pour, pass, and document routine meds and PRN meds as instructed.
• Document all PRNs according to State Standards in the resident chart.
• Observe and report reactions and side effects of medications to the licensed nurse.
• Take and record vital signs before medications that may affect vitals.
• Prepare and document medications there-after administration in the resident record.
• Administer oxygen in an emergency and notify the nurse, with proper documentation.
• Count narcotics as directed by the charge nurse and record on appropriate sheets.

Skills

Nursing assistant (CNA)

Medication administration

Vital signs observation

Education

State-approved medication administration program

Current CNA certification

Job description

Overview

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

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)