Certified Medication Technician

Mountain View of Bryson City • Bryson City, NC

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About The Position

Diversicare is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (also referred to in the posting as a Certified Med Aide/Tech) to provide medication-related care to residents. The role works under the supervision of a licensed vocational nurse or registered professional nurse and follows state agency restrictions and facility procedures. Diversicare highlights career-growth opportunities through cross-training and shadowing in other departments, competitive compensation, daily wage access, a benefits package, and a mission-driven culture focused on enhancing lives through healthcare.

Requirements

• Successfully completed a state-approved school of medication administration.
• Hold a current acknowledgment card or certification issued by a state agency.
• Be willing to abide by restrictions placed on the job by the state agency.
• Be a certified nursing assistant.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of a licensed vocational nurse or registered professional nurse.
• Administer PRN medications after authorization by the facility’s licensed nurse or the resident’s treating physician.
• Organize assigned medication duties to pour, pass, and document routine prescribed medications; give PRN medication only upon instruction from the licensed nurse.
• Document all PRN medications according to State Standards in all areas of the chart.
• Observe and report medication reactions and side effects 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), administer, and document regularly prescribed medications that the medication aide is permitted to administer; record medications given in the resident’s clinical record.
• Administer oxygen by nasal channel or non-sealing face mask only in an emergency, then immediately notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately 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.

Benefits

• Daily wage access
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities through cross-training and shadowing

What This Job Offers

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