Certified Medication Technician

Wellpath•Cumberland, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medication Technician is responsible for administering prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role includes documenting medication administration, adhering to infection control protocols, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The technician participates in audits and data collection to support performance improvement efforts. They monitor for adverse reactions and report them promptly while maintaining medication supply levels. The technician also ensures patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
1 year related experience in a medical environment preferred.
Must be certified as a Medication Technician in the state within which services are provided and have current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

Administer medications under RN supervision in compliance with policy and regulations
Document medication administration and reasons for non-administration in the MAR
Follow infection control procedures and safety protocols during medication delivery
Participate in audits and report adverse reactions to supervisors
Maintain medication supplies and uphold HIPAA confidentiality standards