Certified Medication Technician

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC is seeking a Certified Med Aide/Tech to join its clinical team in Montgomery, AL. The role focuses on safe medication administration, vital signs, and patient assistance under supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Your responsibilities include organizing medication duties, documenting PRN medications, and reporting any adverse reactions. A state-approved medication administration program and CNA certification are required to qualify.

Qualifications

• Must be a state-certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Must have completed a state-approved medication administration program.

Responsibilities

• Administers PRN medications after authorization by licensed nurse or physician.
• Organizes medication duties, documents routine medications, and administers PRN meds as instructed.
• Documents PRN medications according to State Standards.
• Observes and reports adverse reactions to the licensed nurse.
• Takes and records vital signs before medications that affect vitals.
• Prepares and documents medications to be administered by the aide.
• Notifies nurse in emergencies and documents accordingly.
• Counts narcotics as directed by the charge nurse and documents.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Care assistance

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

State-approved school of medication administration

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)