CMT

Copper Ridge Nursing & Assisted Living Center; Hawk Ridge (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Holiday pay

Disability insurance

Job summary

Copper Ridge Nursing & Assisted Living Center is seeking a Certified Medication Technician to administer medications to residents and provide compassionate care under the supervision of a delegating nurse.

Responsibilities include accurate med prep, documentation, maintaining vitals as needed, proper med storage, and ensuring safety in line with state and CMS regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state CMT certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• 1–2 years healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently.
• Proficiency in computer systems.

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

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Communication skills

CPR / First Aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMT certification

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.

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 1-2 years' experience in a healthcare 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

Full-time Benefits

• 401k, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, PTO (paid time off), overtime pay, premium holiday pay, disability insurance, and stability in the strong leadership/management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications.

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.