Certified Medication Technician - Day Shift Care Hero

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

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.