Medication Technician / CMT

Midtown Assisted Living Residence; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Midtown Assisted Living Residence in Hollywood, FL, is seeking a Medication Technician to administer medications and assist residents with daily needs. The role emphasizes accuracy in MARs, safety in medication handling, and compassionate care for residents with varied needs.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and preferably CPR/First Aid certification. This on-site position requires reliability, organization, and adherence to HIPAA guidelines in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written communication in English.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred or as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Count and sign approved forms and manage narcotics with authorized personnel.
• Verify MARs during changeover times and report discrepancies to RCD.
• Remove discontinued medication from cart and hand to RCD.
• Provide personal care to residents as needed (bathing, grooming, eating, etc.).
• Document information in daily logs and notify supervisors of concerns.
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
• Follow company policies and dress code.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Positive attitude

Emotional maturity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

First aid certification

Job description

Medication Technician

Join our team at Midtown Assisted Living Residence, a premier healthcare facility in Hollywood, Florida, where we are committed to delivering exceptional care and services to our residents. As a Medication Technician / CMT, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by administering medications and treatments as prescribed by their healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medications as allowed under State guidelines and responsible for safe administration of prescribed medications and treatments
• Count and sign approved forms, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys
• Verify current Medication Administration Records (MARs) are compared to new MARs at change over time and notify Resident Care Director (RCD) of discrepancies
• Remove discontinued medication from medication cart and give to RCD
• Provide personal care to residents when needed, including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, eating, etc.
• Document appropriate information in daily log as required, notify Shift Supervisor (SS) and RCD of concerns
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned
• Follow company standards, policies, and procedures to include attendance, dress code, etc.

Requirements

• Must be in good standing and meet all applicable federal and state certification requirements
• Completion of high school or GED equivalent
• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written communication
• Must speak and understand English
• Positive attitude toward those diagnosed with mental illness as well as the elderly
• Emotional maturity and sensitive to the needs of the mentally ill
• Certification in CPR and first aid preferred or as required by the state
• Must be neat and organized
• Must be computer literate
• Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening

Essential Functions

• Organize and manage multiple priorities in an efficient manner
• Adhere to confidentiality procedures to ensure HIPAA standards are always met or exceeded
• Establish good working relationships with residents through ongoing use of Company Policies
• Report any and all deferred maintenance, vandalism, or hazardous situations to the RSD or Executive Director discovered and take appropriate action as necessary