Certified Medication Technician

Acadia Healthcare; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Wilmington, NC seeks a Medication Technician/Aide to assist with medication administration under the supervision of a licensed nurse, contributing to the facility's treatment goals.

You will work as part of the mental health team, providing nursing and medical care under supervision and supporting patients within a behavioral health program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medication Technician/Aide training program as required by the state in which the facility is located.
• Basic understanding of pharmacology and medication administration techniques.
• Previous experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Be a member of the mental health team providing professional level nursing and medical care to patients under supervision of a licensed medical provider, LPN, or RN.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Behavioral health experience

Medication administration techniques

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medication Technician/Aide training program

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification (required)

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Assist with the administration of medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• This position requires a thorough understanding of facility’s treatment program and philosophy, admission process, and criteria, working knowledge of various aspects of alcoholism, drug abuse, and dual diagnosis. This individual is a member of the mental health team providing professional level nursing and medical care to patients under the supervision of a licensed medical provider, Licensed Practical Nurse, or licensed Registered Nurse

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Completion of a Medication Technician/Aide training program as required by the state in which the facility is located.

• Basic understanding of pharmacology and medication administration techniques.

• Previous experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.

• Knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certification as a Medication Technician/Aide, as required by the state in which the facility is located.

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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