Certified Medication Technician (CMT) *$4,500 Sign On Bonus!*

MGM Healthcare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to join our team in Missouri. New grads welcome.

Full-time with a $4,500 sign-on bonus; competitive pay based on experience; shift differential; PTO; holidays with premium pay; tuition reimbursement; multilingual support encouraged; and a strong benefits package including 401(k) and Teledoc-based medical coverage. Responsibilities include administering medications under nurse supervision, following the

Qualifications

• Must pass a state-issued exam.
• Missouri CMT certification required.
• Six months experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Maintains the five rights of medication administration.
• Records all medications given and updates resident charts.
• Notifies licensed staff of residents’ pain or changes in condition.
• Records vitals as required and responds to resident call lights.
• Works under the supervision of a licensed nurse to ensure safety and quality care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

At Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation, 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. Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two 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 Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation.

Available Shift:

• Days 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Certified Medication Technician (CMT) *New Grads Welcome*

• $4,500 Sign-on Bonus for full-time qualifying candidates
• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Shift Differential Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance; immediately accrue more PTO as you work!
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday
• Up to $5,000 in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurance
• Fun work environment with contests and employee appreciation events each week

Essential Functions of Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

• Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with MGM Healthcare 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 facility 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 facility 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
• Must pass a state-issued exam
• Required valid certification as a CMT in the state of Missouri
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment is preferred
• 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
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Additional languages preferred
• Basic computer knowledge

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.

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