Certified Medication Technician

Wexford Health Sources; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 63,370,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education

Free CEUs

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. seeks a Certified Medication Technician at Western Virginia Regional Jail in Salem, VA.

You will work with nursing staff to support medication administration and daily unit operations, ensuring accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on medication preparation, inventory control, patient monitoring, and documentation, with emphasis on HIPAA, infection control, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Technician (Aide) certification required.
• Current CPR certification.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of medical environment experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, administering, and documenting prescribed medications in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitoring medication inventories, maintaining medication carts, and ensuring proper stock and expiration dates.
• Observing patients for medication-related concerns and reporting adverse reactions or changes in condition.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting audits and regulatory compliance.
• Assisting nursing staff with patient care activities and daily medical unit operations.
• Ensuring patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

CPR certification

Attention to detail

Patient safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medication Technician (Aide) certification

Job description

POSITION: Certified Medication Technician

SCHEDULE: Full-time/5pm-5:30am/3 days weekly

FACILITY: Western Virginia Regional Jail

LOCATION: Salem, VA

PAY RATE: $23.00 hr. plus shift diffs

Are you ready to play an essential role in patient care while helping ensure safe and accurate medication administration?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been a leader in correctional healthcare for over 30 years, delivering quality, patient-centered care to underserved populations. As a Certified Medication Technician, you'll work closely with nursing staff to support medication management and help promote positive health outcomes for patients.

Position Summary

Working under the supervision of nursing leadership, you'll assist with medication administration and support daily medical unit operations while maintaining compliance with regulatory and facility standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, administering, and documenting prescribed medications in accordance with established policies, procedures, and scope of practice
• Monitoring medication inventories, maintaining medication carts, and ensuring medications and supplies are properly stocked and within expiration dates
• Observing patients for medication-related concerns and promptly reporting adverse reactions or changes in condition
• Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting medication audits, quality improvement activities, and regulatory compliance
• Assisting nursing staff with patient care activities, patient education, first aid, and daily medical unit operations
• Ensuring patient confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA, infection control, and medication administration standards

You’ll go beyond medication administration. You'll help ensure patients receive safe, timely, and effective care every day.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• Certified Medication Technician (Aide) certification required
• Current CPR certification
• High School Diploma or GED required
• One (1) year of experience in a medical environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your attention to detail matters here. Your work helps support quality patient care every day.