Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

Medicalodges,-Inc; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicalodges, Inc. is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer medications and treatments for residents and provide direct care as part of a skilled nursing team.

The role includes documenting medication administration, monitoring residents for adverse effects, and performing related CNA duties as needed to ensure high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Medication Aide/technician certification in good standing in the state where the facility is located
• Knowledge of safe medication administration technique
• Ability to recognize complications and adverse effects from medication
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrates patience and empathy

Responsibilities

• Administers and documents medication and treatment as directed.
• Observes, records, and reports symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interaction, adverse drug reactions, or a side effects of the medication.
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner while keeping medication areas clean and orderly.
• Monitors medications to ensure they are refilled as required by policies.
• Obtains vital signs and weights on residents as assigned and directed.
• Performs CNA duties when required.

Skills

Certified Medication Aide Cert

Medication administration

Adverse drug reaction recognition

Basic computer skills

Empathy

Job description

• Job Category Med Aide, Certified Medication Aide

Description

Job Summary :

Administer the medication and treatments of residents. Provide direct care to residents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administers and documents medication and treatment as directed.
• Observes, records, and reports symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interaction, adverse drug reactions, or a side effects of the medication.
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner while keeping medication areas clean and orderly.
• Monitors medications to ensure they are refilled as required by policies.
• Obtains vital signs and weights on residents as assigned and directed.
• Performs CNA duties when required.

Job Qualifications & Skills:

• Current Certified Medication Aide/technician certification in good standing in the state in which the facility is located
• Knowledge of safe medication administration technique
• Ability to recognize complications and adverse effects from medication
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrates patience and empathy

Summary

We Own It!. Medicalodges is a 100% employee-owned organization with over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents.