Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMT)

Belleview Care Center•Saint Joseph, MO

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide/Tech administers residents’ daily medications and treatments in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations, licensing requirements, physician orders, and approved techniques. The role includes monitoring residents, documenting medication administration and other assigned tasks, reporting changes in condition, and supporting resident nutrition and meal service. Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities are available. The standard full-time schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on rotating 12-hour shifts. The hourly base rate is $19.25–$22.00, based on experience. A sign-on bonus is available with full-time employment, and shift premiums and referral bonuses are also offered.

Requirements

Certification in the state of practice.
Successful completion of a state-approved, certified Medication Technician/Aide Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
Listing in good standing on the State Registry as a Certified Medication Technician/Aide.
Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to state regulations and approved techniques, recording the time and amount on the resident’s chart.
Deliver routine daily medications as prescribed and in accordance with physician orders and the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
Verify the identity of residents receiving medication and record the medication name, dosage, and administration time on specified forms and records.
Document why prescribed medications are not administered and report this to the nursing supervisor.
Present medications to residents and observe ingestion or other applications, or administer them using specified procedures.
Document completion of daily tasks.
Document observed changes in residents’ conditions in accordance with local rules and regulations.
Assist with meal service.
Identify residents at risk for nutritional problems and implement preventative measures.
Check food and other items brought by family members for compliance with residents’ orders, dietary needs, and safety.
Monitor residents with significant weight loss or gain and report this to the physician and dietary staff.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Monthly company HSA contribution of $100–$150 to help offset employee-only medical insurance costs.
Daily pay option through TapCheck.
BenefitHub employee discounts.
401(k) retirement plan.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary, up to $100,000.
Paid time off and flexibility, including a personal day benefit.
Pet insurance.
One-to-One Health TextCare, with free 24/7 text access to healthcare providers for primary care and urgent needs.
Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Hospital indemnity insurance.
Accident insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement program.
Guidance and assistance from a dedicated regional team.
Sign-on bonus available with full-time employment.
Shift premiums.
Referral bonus program.