Medication Aide (CMT)

Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation in Jefferson City, MO, seeks a compassionate Certified Medication Technician (CMT) for day shift on a full-time basis. The role administers prescribed medications and treatments under licensed nurse supervision, delivering resident-centered care with safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include verifying resident identity, documenting in the eMAR, monitoring outcomes, maintaining a secure medication cart, and collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Must hold Missouri CMT certification.
• CNA certification may be required by Missouri regulations.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehab, or similar settings preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Excellent communication and compassionate, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications per physician orders and Missouri regulations.
• Verify resident identity before administration.
• Document medications in the eMAR accurately.
• Monitor residents and report changes to licensed nurse.
• Maintain medication cart organization and security.
• Support inventory management and narcotic counts.
• Follow infection control procedures.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and care team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Medication safety

Communication

Team-oriented

Dependable

Education

Missouri CMT certification

CNA certification (Missouri)

Tools

eMAR system

Job description

Join Our Growing Team!

Position

Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to join our nursing team on Day Shift. If you're passionate about providing safe medication administration and exceptional resident care, we'd love to meet you.

Schedule

Day Shift

Full-Time

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)

Position Summary

The Certified Medication Technician (CMT) administers prescribed medications and treatments under the supervision of a licensed nurse while providing compassionate, resident-centered care. The CMT plays an important role in promoting resident safety, medication accuracy, and quality of life in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, Missouri regulations, and facility policies
• Verify resident identity prior to medication administration using established safety procedures
• Accurately document medications, treatments, dosages, and administration times in the electronic medication record (eMAR)
• Observe residents for medication effectiveness and report changes in condition to the licensed nurse
• Monitor for and report adverse medication reactions or concerns
• Maintain medication cart organization, cleanliness, and security
• Assist with medication reorders and inventory management
• Complete accurate narcotic counts and medication documentation as required
• Follow infection prevention and infection control procedures
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service education, and ongoing training
• Support quality resident care by assisting with other assigned duties within the scope of certification

Qualifications

• Current Missouri Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification required
• Current CNA certification, if required by Missouri regulations
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care, or healthcare preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented

We Welcome Candidates With Experience As

• Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
• Medication Technician
• Medication Aide
• Med Tech
• Skilled Nursing
• Long-Term Care
• Rehabilitation
• Assisted Living
• Memory Care

Why Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation?

At Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation, our caregivers are dedicated to providing safe, compassionate care every day. We value teamwork, integrity, and clinical excellence while providing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

If you're looking for a rewarding day shift CMT position where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents, we'd love to have you join our team.

Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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