Certified Medication Technician

Socket.dev; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401k

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Wellpath in Salisbury, MD is seeking a Certified Medication Technician to administer prescribed medications under RN supervision, uphold HIPAA, and maintain patient confidentiality.

You will participate in audits, ensure infection control, and support safety standards while providing compassionate care to patients.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1 year related experience in a medical environment preferred.
• Must hold Medication Technician certification and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications under RN supervision in compliance with policy and regulations.
• Document medication administration and reasons for non-administration in the MAR.
• Follow infection control procedures and safety protocols during medication delivery.
• Participate in audits and report adverse reactions to supervisors.
• Maintain medication supplies and uphold HIPAA confidentiality standards.

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR Certification

Medication Technician Certification

Job description

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The Certified Medication Technician is responsible for administering prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role includes documenting medication administration, adhering to infection control protocols, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The technician participates in audits and data collection to support performance improvement efforts. They monitor for adverse reactions and report them promptly while maintaining medication supply levels. The technician also ensures patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications under RN supervision in compliance with policy and regulations
• Document medication administration and reasons for non-administration in the MAR
• Follow infection control procedures and safety protocols during medication delivery
• Participate in audits and report adverse reactions to supervisors
• Maintain medication supplies and uphold HIPAA confidentiality standards

Qualifications & Requirements

EDUCATION

• High School graduate or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year related experience in a medical environment preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Must be certified as a Medication Technician in the state within which services are provided and have current CPR Certification.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are an affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.