Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

Wexford Health Sources; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Healthcare savings account

Continuing education

Free CEUs

Pet Insurance

Flexible pay options

Tuition discounts

Partnership discounts

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Grants, NM, is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to support nursing staff with medication management at Western NM Correctional - South Facility. The role focuses on safe, timely medication administration and daily unit operations.

Under nursing leadership, you will prepare, document, and monitor medications, help maintain inventories, and uphold HIPAA and infection-control standards while contributing to quality improvement and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Technician (Aide) certification required.
• Current CPR certification.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in a medical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CPR certification

Certified Medication Technician (Aide)

Attention to detail

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION: Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day shift
FACILITY: Western NM Correctional - South Facility
LOCATION: Grants, NM
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.

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