Certified Medication Technician

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. • Hagerstown, MD

13d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is recruiting a full-time Certified Medication Technician to work in the medical department at the Washington County Detention Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. The position is 36 hours per week, with two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts each week. Hours are either 11 a.m.–7 p.m. or 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

The role includes screening new receptions, taking vital signs, completing intake forms, preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas, and performing daily medication passes. The technician maintains medication records and confidential filing systems, prepares reports and correspondence, answers and processes telephone calls, and follows universal precautions. The employee is expected to maintain a pleasant working attitude and perform other duties as assigned or delegated.

The stated hourly base rate is $19.50, with additional shift differentials. The posting also describes overtime pay, weekend differential compensation, premium holiday pay, employee referral bonus opportunities, health coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, floating holidays, and Maryland sick and safe leave accrual.

Requirements

• Complete an approved Certified Medication Technician program.
• Hold a Medication Technician Certification currently valid in the state where the facility is located.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Pleasant telephone manner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work effectively in a lock facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial intake screening of new receptions.
• Take vital signs and complete appropriate intake forms.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas for the facility.
• Perform daily medication passes.
• Maintain medication records.
• Type reports, letters, and memoranda.
• Answer telephone calls and process calls.
• Maintain the filing system and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Follow universal precautions at all times.
• Maintain a pleasant working attitude.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for single and family enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement benefits with discretionary company match.
• Paid time off accruing up to nine days (72 hours) per year.
• Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
• Maryland sick and safe leave accrual of one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 64 hours annually.
• Overtime pay.
• Shift differential compensation.
• Weekend differential compensation.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Employee referral bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed