CMA - Certified Medication Aide

Distinctive Living; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401k & Life Insurance

Assistance program

Job summary

Distinctive Living is seeking a Med Tech in Toms River, NJ to support Mira Vie residents with medication management and personal care under supervision. The role includes team leadership, documentation, and coordination with medical staff and families to ensure service plans are followed.

The position requires a Med Tech certification, at least one year of caregiving experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of caregiving experience is required.
• Local/State Med Tech Certification is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Supervisory experience of six months or more in a health-related field.

Responsibilities

• Leads the medication technician team and ensures services follow each resident's service plan; passes medications per physician orders and MAR.
• Verifies daily task documentation completion.
• Documents observed changes in condition per local rules and policies.
• Communicates with Medication Technician team about resident needs for consistent quality.
• Participates in meal service including serving, clearing, and cleaning the dining area.
• Manages staff under their supervision during shifts.
• Maintains required certifications and completes in-service trainings as required by licensing agencies.
• Follows the Continuous Quality Improvement program and reports issues to supervisor for correction.
• Adheres to local, state, and federal regulations including HIPAA, OSHA, and Blood Borne Pathogen guidelines.
• Works safely, supports coworkers, and assists with safety/incident investigations when required.
• Fosters teamwork and initiative, positively impacting coworkers, residents, and visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Phone communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Welcome to Distinctive Living, we're seeking a Med Tech (Full-Time, Part Time or Per Diem)for our Mira Vie at Toms River

Here at Distinctive Living, we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired.

The Med Tech is responsible for carrying out and overseeing the ADL services to residents in accordance with their service plan in a given community. These duties include providing medication management services, personal care for all residents, communicating with medical professionals and families about the needs of residents. All duties are performed under the direction of the Director, Health and Wellness while maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards.

Benefits when choosing a career with Distinctive:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance
• Team Member Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

1. Leads the medication technician team and ensures the services outlined in each resident's service plan are followed in a friendly and supportive manner. This includes passing resident medications in accordance with physician orders and as stated on the Medication Administration Record for all residents.
2. Verifies documentation completion of tasks delivered on a daily basis.
3. Documents observed change in condition in accordance with local rules and regulations and policies.
4. Responsible for communicating with Medication Technician team about resident needs for consistent quality.
5. Participates in meal service including serving, clearing, and cleaning the dining room.
6. Manages staff under their supervision during working hours.
7. Maintain the proper certifications required by local and state licensing agencies which include on-going in-service trainings, accreditations, specific coursework and certifications.
8. Follows and complies with the Continuous Quality Improvement program and take steps to ensure services delivered are complete and designed for each resident. Reports identified issues not supporting quality services to immediate supervisor for correction.
9. Follows all local, state, and federal rules and regulations as they apply to services delivered for all residents. This involves resident care and documentation, compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.
10. Works in a safe manner, supports other employees in working in a safe manner and unsafe actions are corrected. Compliant with Safety Committee Standards. Should workplace injuries occur, when required, assists the Executive Director and Director, Health and Wellness with the investigation, return to work, and management of the injured worker communication with care provider and the Management Company.
11. Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions which assist others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
12. Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have one year of experience in a caregiving role or similar function.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Local/State Med Tech Certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate verbally in person and over the phone.
• Supervisory experience of six months or more in a health-related field.