Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

Life Care Centers of America; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Certified Medication Technician to deliver quality care to patients during admission and readmission, following laws and Life Care's standards. You will administer medications and support the care team.

The role requires a CNA program, active state license, CPR, and prior geriatric experience; strong attention to safety, confidentiality, and compliance is essential. Excellent patient service and teamwork are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of State approved CNA program.
• Active license in applicable state; must remain in good standing throughout employment.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; must remain current.
• Completed a State approved program and exam for Certified Medication Technician.

Responsibilities

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledgeable of laws and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, policies, and procedures.
• Perform in all competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain professional relationships with associates and vendors; confidentiality.
• Follow company policies including harassment and compliance; complete Code of Conduct training.
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, store, and document medications; follow orders.
• Report medication errors immediately and chart promptly.
• Ensure medications are ordered in writing, signed, and dated by attending physician.
• Chart appropriately in a timely manner.
• Perform CNA functions as directed by supervisor.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in patient evacuation; maintain dependable attendance.
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Independent decisions

Medication administration

Regulatory compliance

Patient safety

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Code of Conduct

Education

High school diploma

CNA program

Active license

Geriatric nursing experience

CPR certification

Certified Medication Technician program

Job description

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's 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's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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.
• Report medication errors immediately.
• 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
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer