Certified Medication Technician

Hartford Nursing & Rehab Center•Hartford, AL

About The Position

Diversicare is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (also referred to as a Certified Med Aide/Tech) to provide medication-related care in a nursing facility. The role works under the supervision of a licensed vocational nurse or registered professional nurse and supports resident safety through medication administration, documentation, observation, and reporting. The position may include career advancement opportunities through cross-training and shadowing in departments such as Medication Tech, Workforce Manager, and Activities. Diversicare describes its culture as mission-driven and focused on enhancing lives through exceptional healthcare.

Requirements

Successfully completed a state-approved school of medication administration.
Current acknowledgment card or certification issued by a state agency.
Willingness to abide by restrictions placed on the job by the state agency.
Certified nursing assistant.

Responsibilities

Organize assigned medication duties to prepare, administer, and document routine prescribed medications.
Administer PRN medications after authorization by the facility’s licensed nurse or the resident’s treating physician; give PRN medication only upon instruction of the licensed nurse.
Document PRN medications according to State Standards in all areas of the chart.
Observe and report reactions and side effects of commonly administered medications to the facility’s charge licensed nurse.
Take and record vital signs before administering medications that could affect or change vital signs.
Personally prepare (set up) medications the medication aide is permitted to administer, then administer and document them in the resident’s clinical record.
Administer oxygen by nasal channel or non-sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call 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.