Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

Life Care Center of Carrollton•Carrollton, MO

About The Position

The Certified Medication Technician delivers quality care to patients during the admission and readmission process in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role prepares, administers, stores, and documents oral and topical medications; helps assess and prevent medication errors; and performs CNA functions as directed by a supervisor. The technician works with an interdisciplinary team, maintains professional relationships and confidentiality, follows company policies and compliance procedures, and supports patient safety and customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a State-approved CNA program.
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable State and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
Complete a State-approved Certified Medication Technician program and exam.
Obtain CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and maintain current certification during employment.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Know practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Demonstrate integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately and safely prepare, administer, store, and document commonly used oral and topical medications, as well as medications ordered by the attending physician.
Assist in developing and implementing procedures to assess potential medication errors, identify when, where, and why they occur, and determine how they can be prevented.
Report medication errors immediately.
Ensure no medication is administered without a written, signed, and dated order from an attending physician.
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
Perform CNA functions as directed by the supervisor.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility practices, procedures, goals, objectives, and departmental policies.
Perform proficiently in competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.