Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

MGM Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Holiday premium pay

401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Sherbrooke Village is seeking a Certified Medication Technician to support residents with safe medication administration and daily care on day and night shifts. The role operates in a team environment within a long-term care setting, following state and facility policies.

Applicants must hold Missouri CMT certification and have strong communication skills in English; LTC experience is preferred, with full-time schedules including every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Missouri CMT certification required.
• Minimum six months of long-term care experience preferred.
• Effective communication with residents and families in English.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as ordered under supervision.
• Maintain medication records and charts.
• Respond to resident needs and call lights.
• Follow safety policies to reduce care errors.
• Observe and report changes in resident condition.

Skills

Effective communication

Emergency response

Computer literacy

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Missouri CMT certification

Tools

Resident care software

Job description

At Sherbrooke Village, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Sherbrooke Village partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Sherbrooke Village.

Available Shifts:

• Days: 7:00am - 7:30pm
• Nights: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am
• Employees must work every other weekend

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Certified Medication Technician (CMT):

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Shift Differential Pay (at participating locations)
• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)
• Earn PTO+ for every quarter of perfect attendance (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees
• Have fun with contests and employee appreciation events every month

Essential Functions of Certified Medication Technician (CMT):

• Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with Company Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations
• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with center policy
• Must demonstrate knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration
• Administers and records all medication given to residents based upon their specific chart
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed
• Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident’s needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Support and maintains a culture of safety and quality
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with center policy
• Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications of Certified Medication Technician (CMT):

• High School diploma or general equivalency is preferred
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment is preferred
• Required valid certification as a CMT in the state of Missouri
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff
• Basic computer knowledge
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Additional languages preferred

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics ("protected class") including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information. IND123