Certified Medication Technician
About The Position
Diversicare of Boaz is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (also called a Certified Med Aide/Tech) to provide medication-related care under the supervision of a licensed vocational nurse or registered professional nurse. The position involves preparing, administering, and documenting medications permitted by state standards, monitoring residents for medication reactions, and communicating with licensed nursing staff. The posting also highlights career-growth opportunities through cross-training and shadowing in departments including Medication Tech, Workforce Manager, and Activities, along with competitive compensation and a benefits package.
Requirements
- Successfully completed a state-approved school of medication administration.
- Hold a current acknowledgment card or certification issued by a state agency.
- Be willing to abide by restrictions placed on the job by the state agency.
- Be a certified nursing assistant.
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of a licensed vocational nurse or registered professional nurse.
- Administer PRN medications after authorization by the facility’s licensed nurse or the resident’s treating physician.
- Organize assigned medication duties to prepare, pass, and document routine prescribed medications; administer PRN medications only upon instruction from a licensed nurse.
- Document PRN medications according to state standards in all areas of the chart.
- Observe and report medication reactions and side effects to the facility’s charge licensed nurse.
- Take and record vital signs before administering medications that could affect or change vital signs.
- Personally prepare medications the aide is permitted to administer, then administer them and document them in the resident’s clinical record.
- Administer oxygen by nasal channel or non-sealing face mask only in an emergency; notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call immediately afterward and document the activity and notification.
- At the charge nurse’s discretion, count narcotics, administer routine prescribed narcotics, and document them on the individual sheet and medication sheet.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Vacation
- Tuition reimbursement
- Daily wage access
- Competitive wages
- Career advancement opportunities through cross-training and shadowing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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