Certified Medication Technician – Growth, Benefits & Impact

Apploi; Severn (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Attendance bonus

Referral bonus

Annual survey bonus

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Hospital insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Employee discount program

Professional growth

Job summary

Morningside House of Friendship in Hanover, MD is hiring Certified Medication Technicians (CMT) for full-time, part-time or PRN positions. Administer oral and topical medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse, following physician orders and state/federal rules.

You will support residents’ health, comfort and wellbeing with compassionate care. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and CMT certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or 1–3 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Medication Aide certification required.

Responsibilities

• 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 community policy.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents based on their chart.
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as required by certain medications.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to reference resident information as needed.
• Observes and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse immediately.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Ensure antiseptic techniques and infection control, and use universal precautions.
• Records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.
• Submit incident/accident reports within 24 hours after occurrence.
• Communicates with medical staff, nursing service and other department supervisors.
• Supervises care staff in absence of nurses.
• Maintains and cleans the Medication Room; coordinates with departments for resident activities.
• Attends all required trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

CMT Certification

Five Rights of Meds

Vital Signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Morningside House of Friendship in Hanover, MD is hiring Certified Medication Technicians (CMT) for full-time, part-time or PRN positions. Administer oral and topical medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse, following physician orders and state/federal rules.

You will support residents’ health, comfort and wellbeing with compassionate care. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and CMT certification.