Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

Life Care Centers of America; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Certified Medication Technician in Missouri to deliver quality care during admission and readmission processes, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires a CNA background, active license, and completion of the Certified Medication Technician program, with CPR certification either at hire or during orientation. You will work in a post-acute care setting and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program
• Active CNA license/registration in the applicable state
• CPR certification at hire or during orientation
• Completed a State approved Certified Medication Technician program

Responsibilities

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Adhere to laws, regulations, and Life Care standards in medication handling.
• Accurately prepare, administer, store and document medications per physician orders.
• Chart promptly and accurately in patient records.
• Perform CNA functions as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Assist in patient evacuation when needed.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Geriatric nursing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA program graduate

Active CNA license/registration

CPR certification

Certified Medication Technician program completion

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Days/Evenings

*CMT Certification Required *

Position Summary

The Certified Medication Technician delivers quality care to patients during the admission and readmission process in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
• Completed a State approved program and exam for Certified Medication Technician

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, store, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in the facility as well as those which may be ordered by the attending physician
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures to assess potential medication errors; when, where, and why they occur; and how they can be prevented.
• Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, and dated order from an attending physician
• Chart appropriately and in a timely manner
• Perform CNA functions as directed by supervisor
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language