Certified Medication Technician - Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Wexford Health Sources; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources is seeking a Certified Medication Technician for their facility in Salem, VA. This temporary to permanent opportunity offers starting pay at $28.00/hr., with day and night shifts available. The role requires a Certified Medication Technician certification and involves assisting with medication administration under the supervision of nursing staff.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety, contributing to quality patient care in a correctional healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Technician certification required.
• Current CPR certification needed.
• One (1) year of experience in a medical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, administering, and documenting prescribed medications.
• Monitoring medication inventories and maintaining medication carts.
• Observing patients for medication-related concerns.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting audits.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient observation

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medication Technician certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

POSITION: Certified Medication Technician - Certification Required - Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day and night shifts

FACILITY: Western Virginia Regional Jail

LOCATION: Salem, VA

PAY RATE: Starting at $28.00/hr.

Are you ready to play an essential role in patient care while helping ensure safe and accurate medication administration? Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been a leader in correctional healthcare for over 30 years, delivering quality, patient-centered care to underserved populations. As a Certified Medication Technician, you'll work closely with nursing staff to support medication management and help promote positive health outcomes for patients.

Position Summary

Working under the supervision of nursing leadership, you'll assist with medication administration and support daily medical unit operations while maintaining compliance with regulatory and facility standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

You’ll go beyond medication administration. You’ll help ensure patients receive safe, timely, and effective care every day.

What You’ll Need

• Certified Medication Technician (Aide) certification required
• Current CPR certification
• High School Diploma or GED required
• One (1) year of experience in a medical environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your attention to detail matters here. Your work helps support quality patient care every day.