Certified Medication Technician

Maple Grove Senior Living; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Grove Senior Living seeks a compassionate Certified Medication Technician to administer prescribed medications to residents and monitor their responses on a daily basis.

You will document patient reactions and treatment in medical records, communicate changes with the care team, and maintain medication inventories while ensuring regulatory compliance in a supportive, resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State-approved CMA program completion.
• Current CMA certification.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of medication administration and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to patients as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions to medication.
• Document medication administration and patient response in medical records.
• Communicate with healthcare providers regarding changes in patient condition or medication needs.
• Maintain accurate inventory of medication and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to medication administration.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient safety

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

State-approved CMA program

Current CMA certification

Job description

Description

Job Description for Certified Medication Technician:

Description

Job Description for Certified Medication Technician:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Certified Medication Technician to join our healthcare team. The Certified Medication Technician will be responsible for administering medication to patients and ensuring their safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to patients as prescribed by healthcare providers
• Monitor patients for any adverse reactions to medication
• Document medication administration and patient response in medical records
• Communicate with healthcare providers regarding any changes in patient condition or medication needs
• Maintain accurate inventory of medication and supplies
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to medication administration

Requirements

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Technician program
• Current certification as a Medication Technician
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of medication administration and safety protocols

Physical And Sensory Requirements

• Considerable physical activity:
• Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to fifty (50) or more pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
• Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.
• Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.

Acknowledgement

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