Certified Medication Technician - Impactful Patient Care

Bethesda Health Group; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, Rx

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group in Kirkwood, MO is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to administer medications and support residents’ daily needs. You will follow MAR protocols, maintain secure medication carts, and coordinate with nursing staff to ensure safety and quality of care.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, timely medication passes, and ongoing education to meet regulatory standards. Training and certification updates will be supported by the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification in the state you will be working.
• Certification as a Medication Technician in the state you will be working.
• Insulin certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment.
• CPR certification, or willing to obtain within six months of employment.
• Recent long-term care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to manage time and organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary.
• Ability to transfer and move patients weighing 200+lbs with assistance.
• Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs with assistance.
• Manual dexterity and ability to perform documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as documented in the MAR.
• Follows proper technique when administering medications and completes medication pass safely within the allotted time frame 100% of the time.
• Documents appropriately and accurately all medications passed and follows established standards and guidelines of the nursing department.
• Maintains medication carts in stocked and locked condition; alerts Charge Nurse for supplies needed.
• Monitors residents' responses to medication and reports observations to Charge Nurse.
• Administers PRN medication with Charge Nurse approval and monitors responses throughout the shift.
• Reorders medications as needed and ensures proper handling to prevent loss.
• Performs documentation and shifts handoffs; reports pertinent information to oncoming staff.
• Answers residents' call lights and assists with ADLs as needed.
• May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Education

Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification

Medication Technician certification

Insulin certification

CPR certification

Recent long-term care experience

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Ability to stand and walk long periods

Ability to lift heavy objects

Job description

Bethesda Health Group in Kirkwood, MO is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to administer medications and support residents’ daily needs. You will follow MAR protocols, maintain secure medication carts, and coordinate with nursing staff to ensure safety and quality of care.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, timely medication passes, and ongoing education to meet regulatory standards. Training and certification updates will be supported by the facility.