Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMT)
About The Position
The Certified Medication Aide/Tech administers daily medications and treatments to residents in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations, and licensing requirements. The role includes monitoring residents, reporting changes in condition, and collecting and recording medication administration. The aide also supports meal service and resident nutrition monitoring. 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. Hourly base pay is $19.25–$22.00, based on experience. A sign-on bonus is available with full-time employment; shift premiums and a referral bonus program are also offered.
Requirements
- Certification in the state of practice.
- Successful completion of a state-approved and certified Medication Technician/Aide Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
- Name listed in good standing on the state registry as a Certified Medication Technician/Aide.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by state regulations and approved techniques, and record the time and amount on the resident’s chart.
- Deliver routine daily medications as prescribed by physicians, following physician orders and the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
- Verify the identity of residents receiving medication and record the drug name, dosage, and administration time on required 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 medications using specified procedures.
- Document completion of daily tasks and observed changes in resident condition in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Assist with meal service.
- Identify residents at risk for nutritional problems and implement preventative measures.
- Check food and other items brought in by family members to ensure they comply with residents’ orders, dietary needs, and safety requirements.
- 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.
- Free 24/7 access to healthcare providers by text for primary care and urgent needs through One-to-One Health TextCare.
- Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Hospital indemnity insurance.
- Accident insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Guidance and assistance from a dedicated regional team.
- Sign-on bonus available with full-time employment.
- Shift premiums.
- Referral bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
