Night-Shift Certified Medication Technician | Patient Care

Wexford Health Sources; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 63,370,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education

Free CEUs

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. seeks a Certified Medication Technician at Western Virginia Regional Jail in Salem, VA.

You will work with nursing staff to support medication administration and daily unit operations, ensuring accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on medication preparation, inventory control, patient monitoring, and documentation, with emphasis on HIPAA, infection control, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Technician (Aide) certification required.
• Current CPR certification.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of medical environment experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, administering, and documenting prescribed medications in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitoring medication inventories, maintaining medication carts, and ensuring proper stock and expiration dates.
• Observing patients for medication-related concerns and reporting adverse reactions or changes in condition.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting audits and regulatory compliance.
• Assisting nursing staff with patient care activities and daily medical unit operations.
• Ensuring patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

CPR certification

Attention to detail

Patient safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medication Technician (Aide) certification

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. seeks a Certified Medication Technician at Western Virginia Regional Jail in Salem, VA.

You will work with nursing staff to support medication administration and daily unit operations, ensuring accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on medication preparation, inventory control, patient monitoring, and documentation, with emphasis on HIPAA, infection control, and teamwork.