IDD Certified Medication Technician

RHA Health Services, LLC; Mint Hill, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv: early access to earnings

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs

Training: CPR/First aid

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring an IDD Certified Medication Technician in Mint Hill, NC. The role involves administering medications, monitoring for reactions, and maintaining MAR records to ensure safe and accurate delivery of care.

You will collaborate with nurses and physicians, participate in quality improvement, and adhere to all safety regulations. The position includes benefits and requires a minimum high school diploma with at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Capable of successfully performing physical behavior interventions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to individuals according to prescribed dosage, route, and frequency.
• Monitor for adverse reactions or side effects of medications.
• Report concerns or changes in condition to medical personnel.
• Maintain detailed MAR records including dosage, time, and observations.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Physical intervention capability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are hiring for: IDD Certified Medication Technician Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges,

Rate of Pay: $16.50/hourly

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer medications to supported individuals according to the prescribed dosage, route, and frequency; following established protocols and guidelines to ensure the safe and effective delivery of medications.
• Monitor supported individuals for any adverse reactions or side effects to medications.
• Promptly report any concerns or changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate medical personnel.
• Maintain detailed records of medication administration, including the dosage administered, time, route, and any observations or reactions noted in the electronic MARs.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate individual care.
• Assist with medication reconciliation, inventory management, and medication storage in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Adhere to all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures related to medication administration and individual safety.
• Maintain competency through ongoing training and certification renewal.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing medication safety, reducing errors, and improving patient outcomes.
• Review all medication expiration dates to ensure they are not expired.
• Email pharmacy directly if any medication is missing or needed by referencing the MAR Schedule, coordinate and take individuals to doctor appointments and communicate to appropriate personnel.
• Track all physical, health care, dental, and vision appointments.
• Maintain filing of doctors’ orders in the office and distribute copies to the group homes for filing.
• All other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO

IDD Day Program Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Capable of successfully performing physical behavior interventions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Basic computer skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Must be able to pull minimum of 30 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
• *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services. From inpatient care to community-based services, from in‑home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives.

RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.