Certified Medication Technician- Days- $3K BONUS KMA/CMA I required

Wellpath; Fredonia (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance and dependent Schol

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Tax free HSA

Wellness program with fitness benefits

Discounted home and auto loans

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Certified Medication Technician for KY DOC Western KY Corr. The role involves administering medications under RN supervision, monitoring vital signs, and supporting daily living activities in a correctional facility environment.

This full-time position requires High School graduation, 1 year medical experience, and active Medication Technician certification where services are provided, plus CPR and SRNA certifications. Training and HIPAA adherence are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year related experience in a medical environment preferred.
• Must be certified as a Medication Technician in the state where services are provided.
• Current CPR Certification and SRNA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications under RN supervision.
• Monitor and document patient vitals and behavior; report abnormalities.
• Maintain medication supplies and equipment while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Float between units and support clinical operations.

Skills

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Patient monitoring

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

SRNA certification

Job description

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The Certified Medication Technician is responsible for administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role ensures compliance with medication protocols and participates in audits and performance improvement activities. The technician documents medication administration and patient observations accurately while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality standards. They assist in training new staff, attend team meetings, and support overall clinical operations. Additional duties include equipment handling, supply management, and floating to various patient care areas as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist with activities of daily living under RN supervision
• Monitor and document patient vitals, symptoms, and behavior; report abnormalitiesParticipate in audits, training sessions, and staff onboarding processes
• Maintain medication supplies, medical equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Float between units, assist team members, and uphold HIPAA confidentiality standards

Qualifications & Requirements

EDUCATION

• High School graduate or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• 1-year related experience in a medical environment preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Must be certified as a Medication Technician in the state within which services are provided
• Current CPR Certification
• Must maintain their SRNA certification

This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

Job 26-189570

Facility: KY DOC Western KY Corr

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day 8 hour

Compensation Information

$21.35 - $23.72 / hour