Compassionate Certified Medication Technician (Part-Time)

Benchmark Senior Living; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday benefits

Meal program

Paid training

Uniforms provided

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

401k with match

Medical benefits

Vision and dental

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to join our team in Roseland, New Jersey. This part-time position focuses on delivering resident care in a warm, home-like setting, with three shift options available.

Responsibilities include communicating with the Resident Care Director about medication administration, monitoring resident status changes, and documenting MAR entries and PRN doses.

Qualifications

• Must have state Medication Technician License and demonstrate competency in accordance with state-approved protocol in drug administration.
• Successfully complete medication technician competency review quarterly under RN/RCD supervision.
• CPR certification required or obtainable within six months of hire.
• Complete a state-approved training course in drug administration and obtain certificate of satisfactory completion.
• Med-Techs evaluated on competency by RCD each quarter.
• Must have current CNA certification or completed CHHA/homemaker training program.
• High School education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates questions, concerns, and discrepancies related to medication administration to the Resident Care Director.
• Notifies RCD of significant changes in residents' mental or physical status.
• Documents supervision of self-administration in MAR.
• Documents/ notifies RCD of administration of PRN meds.
• Responsible for documentation on PRN meds and effects.
• Recognizes and assists in prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma (preferred)

Nursing assistant certification or CHHA/homemaker training

State Medication Technician License

Tools

Medication administration protocols

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to join our team in Roseland, New Jersey. This part-time position focuses on delivering resident care in a warm, home-like setting, with three shift options available.

Responsibilities include communicating with the Resident Care Director about medication administration, monitoring resident status changes, and documenting MAR entries and PRN doses.