Certified Medication Technician Evening shift 2pm-10pm

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Crownsville, MD

About The Position

Gaudenzia is hiring a Certified Medication Technician to support clients receiving treatment for substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions. The role includes monitoring clients’ health, assisting with medication self-administration, supporting intake and health documentation, coordinating medical appointments, and communicating with nursing and program staff. The listed shift is 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. This position requires weekend work at least once a month, including one off shift per week for program coverage. Staff may be required to work shifts outside their assigned schedule during critical staffing shortages. Holiday coverage includes at least one major summer holiday and one major winter holiday; other holidays are rotated among staff. The position is deemed essential and requires work during inclement weather.

Requirements

Active Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification is required.
Knowledge of health care practices, including monitoring vital signs and physical health indicators.
Knowledge of safe infection-control practices.
Knowledge of accurate record keeping according to agency and regulatory guidelines.
Ability to work with clients to gain their confidence and cooperation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, outside health care providers and agencies, institutions, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively with nursing and program staff to provide competent and appropriate health care to clients.
Work weekends at least once a month, including one off shift per week for program coverage.
May be required to work shifts 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 because the position is deemed essential.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of supervised experience in a health care setting working as a Certified Medical Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine vital-sign and weight assessments and document them according to protocol.
Under direction, conduct initial intake interviews for new admissions, collecting demographic and reported medical and mental health information and checking for referral documents and/or medication.
Communicate information obtained during intake to licensed nursing personnel.
Supervise clients who self-administer medications and document this in medication logs.
Maintain supply inventory and reorder supplies as needed.
Maintain medical and health-related forms, assemble new charts, and keep prepared forms available.
Audit medical records monthly.
Assist in scheduling appointments with health care providers and complete related paperwork, including trip logs and referral forms.
Triage client health complaints and requests and communicate with nursing personnel.
Maintain CPR/First Aid certification and provide CPR or First Aid 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.