Certified Medication Technician - CMT

Fahrney Keedy Memorial Home; Boonsboro (MD); On-site; USD 22,041 - 29,618; Full time

Job summary

Fahrney Keedy Memorial Home in Boonsboro, MD is looking for a Medication Technician (Med. Tech.) to assist in administering medications and provide care in accordance with nursing standards. The role requires certification as a Medication Technician and strong documentation skills. Candidates will work in an assisted living environment, ensuring compliance with established health policies. The hourly compensation ranges from $16.00 to $21.50 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Medication Technician in accordance with state laws.
• Ability to administer medications safely and document accurately.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering medications to residents under supervision.
• Document medication administration and resident observations.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Job Title

Medication Technician (Med. Tech.)

Location

Fahrney Keedy, Boonsboro, MD (near Hagerstown)

Compensation

Full or part‑time. Hourly rate: $16.00 – $21.50.

Department

Assisted Living/Memory Care

Reports To

Director of ALU & Delegating RN

Employment Status

Non‑exempt. Employment is at‑will.

Overview

The primary purpose of a Medication Technician is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the Delegating RN or the Director of Assisted Living. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures and practices of Fahrney‑Keedy, and the requirements of the State. Provide care for Assisted Living/Memory Care residents according to their needs.

Delegation of Authority

As a Medication Technician, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibilities and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Core Responsibilities

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral, topical, or suppository medications commonly used at Fahrney‑Keedy and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or Medical Director.
• Complete medication charting following established nursing standards, the policies, procedures and practices of Fahrney‑Keedy and the requirements of the State.
• Follow Fahrney‑Keedy’s policies and procedures regarding the destruction of medications; assist in carrying out these rules under the direction of the Delegating RN or Director of Nursing, including documentation requirements.
• Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the attending physician.
• Follow Fahrney‑Keedy’s policies and procedures governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the Delegating RN/Director of Nursing.
• Ensure that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an observer/witness and by the Med. Tech.
• Follow facility policies and procedures in holding medications for residents who are transferred from Fahrney‑Keedy or when the attending physician discontinues medications.
• Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed. Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reasons for refusal.
• Promptly notify the Delegating RN or Director of Nursing of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.
• Follow the medication card practices of Fahrney‑Keedy.
• Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, dated order from an attending licensed physician.
• Follow Fahrney‑Keedy’s policies and procedures for recording the order in the resident’s clinical record, including the type, route, dosage, frequency and strength of each medication.
• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.
• Follow established guidelines concerning the storage of drugs and biologicals.
• Be familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by Fahrney‑Keedy, pharmacists and physicians.
• Provides care in a safe and timely manner in accordance with Fahrney‑Keedy’s policies and procedures, according to each resident’s level of care and needs, and within the Med. Tech.’s scope of practice.
• Assists or completes resident’s dental care, dressing/undressing, nail care, hair care and shaving needs. Ensures residents have eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, etc.
• Obtains vital signs and weights as required.
• Change bed linens per Fahrney‑Keedy’s schedule in occupied and unoccupied rooms.
• Tidies up resident rooms:
  • Puts resident clothing away.
  • Arranges personal items so they are within reach of the resident.
  • Ensures the resident’s call bell is within easy reach.
• Transports residents to activities, dining room, beauty shop, etc.
• Reminds residents of the need to consume liquids and assists as needed. Provides nourishment and snacks to residents. Records intake percentages on intake and output.
• Follow the policies and procedures of Fahrney‑Keedy governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc. and submit these as may be required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department and facility.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Assisted Living, the Delegating RN, or the Director of Nursing.
• Reports all changes in the resident’s condition to the Delegating RN or Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Director of ALU or Delegating RN.
• Agree not to disclose assigned user ID codes and passwords for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Director of ALU or Delegating RN.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Director of ALU or Delegating RN.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access the facility’s information system.
• Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or that the password‑protected automatic screensaver activates within established policy guidelines.
• Attend annual in‑service training programs as scheduled.
• Keep call buttons within easy reach of each resident.
• Immediately notify the Delegating RN or Charge Nurse of any resident leaving or missing from the facility.
• Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Director of Assisted Living or Delegating RN.
• Report all safety violations.
• Report any communicable or infectious disease to the Director of Assisted Living, Delegating RN or to the Director of Infection Control.
• Follow established isolation precautions and procedures.
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies.
• Safely use only the equipment you have been trained to use.
• Report defective equipment to the Delegating RN or Director of Assisted Living.
• Practice appropriate handwashing and use of hand sanitizer at all times.

Working Environment

• Works throughout the facility.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, visitors, etc.
• May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary and may work in other positions when necessary.
• Subject to call‑back during emergency conditions (i.e., severe weather, evacuation, post‑disaster, etc.).
• Subject to handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, HIV, Hep. B, etc.
• Attends and participates in educational programs.
• Subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, and/or other air contaminants.

Resident Rights

• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Ensure that you treat all residents fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy.
• Knock and wait for permission to enter all residents’ rooms.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the residents to the Director of Assisted Living or the Delegating RN.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property to the Fahrney‑Keedy Abuse Coordinator.
• Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Report such requests to your supervisor.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age‑related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other staff.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Prior/Related Experience

• Must be a certified Medication Technician in accordance with the laws of this State.

Physical & Sensorial Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must not have a weight‑lifting restriction. Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.