Certified Medicine Tech (CMT)

Copper Ridge Nursing & Assisted Living Center; Hawk Ridge (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Copper Ridge Nursing & Assisted Living Center is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to provide safe medication administration and high‑quality resident care. The CMT operates under the delegating nurse and administrator to ensure proper storage, labeling, and documentation of medications.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to regulations, and ongoing training to stay current with state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current state certification as a CMT required.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• 2–3 years’ experience in an Assisted Living setting preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Proficiency in computer systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications to residents as prescribed by their physician.
• Monitor residents’ medication intake and document all medication administration activities.
• Maintain accurate records of all medications, including ordering, storing, and disposing of medications as necessary.
• Ensure proper storage of medications and label all medications properly.
• Report any adverse reactions to medications and changes in a resident’s condition to the proper supervisor.
• Participate in ongoing training to remain current on all regulations.
• Ensure medications are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Ability to obtain vitals on residents.
• Provide the upmost care to each resident through assisting with ADL care.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

CPR/First Aid

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

CERTIFIED MEDICATION TECHNICIAN

Copper Ridge Nursing & Assisted Living Center is looking for Certified Medication Technicians to provide medication administration to our residents and to provide the upmost care. The CMT will ensure all medications are being stored, labeled, and administered properly with the highest level of safety and quality. A CMT works under the discretion of the delegating nurse and ALM.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and administer medications to residents as prescribed by their physician
• Monitor residents’ medication intake and document all medication administration activities
• Maintain accurate records of all medications, including ordering, storing, and disposing of medications as necessary
• Ensure proper storage of medications and label all medications properly
• Report any adverse reactions to medications and changes in a resident’s condition to the proper supervisor
• Participate in ongoing training to remain current on all regulations
• Ensure medications are in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Ability to obtain vitals on residents
• Provide the upmost care to each resident through assisting with ADL care

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have current state certification as a CMT
• CPR/First Aid certified
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in a Assisted Living setting preferred
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently
• Proficiency in computer systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Organization and time management skills

Benefits:

No benefits are provided with this part-time position

Per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, COVID-19 vaccines, or an approved vaccination exemption, are mandatory and are a requirement to work in our community.

Copper Ridge is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a drug-free workplace.