Certified Medication Technician

Pinnacle North Bethesda; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle North Bethesda, located at 11555 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852, seeks a compassionate CNA to care for residents in a retirement and nursing community. You will record vital signs, assist with medications, and document patient conditions under nursing supervision.

The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, professional interactions with residents and staff, and adherence to all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is strongly preferred.
• Active CNA license in good standing is required or one year of related experience.
• Must be certified as a Medication Technician in the state where services are provided and have current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patients' vital signs and weight.
• Administer and document medications following physician’s orders.
• Interview patients to determine medical problems and document findings for the physician.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and confidentiality and follow safety procedures.
• Provide direct resident care and assist as a CNA when not administering medications.
• Develop and maintain courteous relationships with residents, visitors, and coworkers.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Emergency procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Active CNA license

CPR certification

Medication Technician certification

Job description

Cares for residents in the retirement and nursing community under direction of nursing and medical staff, by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physician’s orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops
• Interviews patient to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician.
• Compliance - Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities. Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws. Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.
• Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
• Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.
• Provides direct resident care (See CNA Job Description). Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.
• Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred and may be required per state regulations.
• An active CNA License in good standing or at least one year of related experience in a medical environment preferred.
• Must be certified as a Medication Technician in the state within which services are provided and have current CPR Certification.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

11555 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852