Certified Medication Technician - Part Time

Gaudenzia, Inc. • Baltimore, MD

2h

About The Position

The Certified Medication Technician assists nursing staff with client health care activities under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing personnel. The role supports nursing intake for new admissions by gathering demographic and reported health information and confirming that referral documents and medications are present. It also involves routine monitoring, including vital signs and weights, and documenting findings according to protocol.

The technician supervises clients who self-administer medications as directed by a licensed nurse, documents the activity, and communicates deviations or clinical observations to nursing personnel. Additional duties include coordinating health care appointments and related paperwork, maintaining supplies and medical forms, assembling charts, conducting monthly medical-record audits, and triaging client health requests. Work must follow agency and regulatory requirements and is coordinated and assigned by supervisory staff; the position does not work independently.

The role requires regular weekend coverage at least once a month, including one off shift per week. Staff may be asked to work outside assigned shifts during critical staffing shortages. The position has holiday coverage requirements and is considered essential during inclement weather.

Requirements

• Active Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification.
• Knowledge of health care practices, including monitoring vital signs and physical health indicators.
• Knowledge of safe infection-control practices.
• Knowledge of accurate record keeping under agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to work with clients to gain confidence and cooperation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, outside health care providers, agencies, institutions, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively with nursing and program staff.
• Work weekends at least once a month, including one off shift per week, to ensure program coverage.
• May be required to work outside assigned shifts during critical staffing shortages.
• Work at least one major summer holiday and one major winter holiday; other holidays are rotated among staff.
• Work during inclement weather as an essential employee.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of supervised experience in a health care setting working as a Certified Medication Technician (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine vital-sign and weight assessments and document them according to protocol.
• Assist with initial intake interviews for new admissions, collecting demographic and reported medical and mental health information and checking for referral documents and medications.
• Communicate information obtained during intake and other clinical observations to licensed nursing personnel.
• Supervise clients who self-administer medications under direction and document the activity in medication logs.
• Maintain supply inventory and reorder supplies as needed.
• Maintain health-related forms, assemble new medical charts, and prepare forms for use.
• Audit medical records monthly for compliance.
• Schedule appointments with health care providers and complete related paperwork, including trip logs and referral forms.
• Triage client health complaints and requests and communicate them to nursing personnel.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification and provide assistance when needed.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor, Director of Health Services, or Program Director, or identified in the Unit Unique Job Description.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance at no cost
• Short-term disability insurance at no cost
• Life insurance at no cost
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental benefits, including Aflac, legal, identity theft, and flexible spending account options
• Personal and vacation time-off banks
• Paid time off accruals of at least 80 hours during the first year of employment
• Vacation accruals of at least 80 hours during the first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid bereavement leave
• Education assistance benefit (tuition reimbursement)
• Full reimbursement for professional license or certification renewals
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed