Certified Medication Technician

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Daily wage access

Job summary

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC seeks a Certified Med Aide/Tech to provide direct medication assistance in a Kansas facility. The role requires completion of a state-approved medication administration program and active CNA certification.

You will administer prescribed medications, document diligently, monitor residents, and coordinate with nursing staff to ensure safe care. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation accompany this essential healthcare position.

Qualifications

• Must have completed state approved school of medication administration.
• Must carry current acknowledgment card or state certification.
• Must follow state agency restrictions.
• Must be a certified nursing assistant.

Responsibilities

• Administers PRN medications after authorization by nurse or physician.
• Organizes medication duties to pour, pass, and document meds.
• Document all PRN meds according to state standards.
• Observe and report adverse reactions and side effects to the licensed nurse.
• Take and record vital signs before meds that affect vitals.
• Prepare medications for administration and document in the chart.
• Administer oxygen in emergency and document actions.

Skills

Medication administration

Certification required

CNA

Education

State-approved CNA program

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

• 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)