Certified Medication Technician - Impactful Patient Care

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance merit increase

Generous paid-time-off

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) for Central NM CF in Los Lunas, NM. The role supports medication administration under nursing supervision and helps maintain unit operations for safe patient care.

This position emphasizes accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure timely medications and proper inventory and documentation. It offers growth opportunities within correctional healthcare.

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.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

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

Attention to detail

Patient safety

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) for Central NM CF in Los Lunas, NM. The role supports medication administration under nursing supervision and helps maintain unit operations for safe patient care.

This position emphasizes accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure timely medications and proper inventory and documentation. It offers growth opportunities within correctional healthcare.