Certified Medication Technician — Flexible Scheduling & Staffing Impact

Stone-Bridge-Senior-Living; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits (medical, dental, and视

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Bonus opportunities & recognition

Up to six paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

StoneBridge Senior Living seeks a Certified Medication Technician to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders and supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and adherence to facility policies to ensure safe resident care.

The ideal candidate is a licensed medication tech with state-approved training, strong communication, and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to support residents and families.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school education or equivalent.
• Licensed medication tech with state-approved training and any necessary examination(s).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Ensure that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an observer/witness and you.
• Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.
• Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.
• Follow the medication card practices of the facility.
• Follow the facility procedure for recording the order in the resident’s clinical record, including the type, route, dosage, frequency and strength of each medication.
• Maintain a current listing of all Nursing employee phone numbers.
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing regarding staffing and unit coverage.
• Complete monthly nursing schedule coordinating requests to ensure appropriate coverage of units.
• Prepare written correspondence as necessary.
• Assist in elimination/correction of problem areas and improvement of services.
• Work harmoniously with other personnel and make independent decisions when necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

High school education or equivalent

Licensed medication tech with state-approved training

Job description

StoneBridge Senior Living seeks a Certified Medication Technician to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders and supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and adherence to facility policies to ensure safe resident care.

The ideal candidate is a licensed medication tech with state-approved training, strong communication, and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to support residents and families.