CMT Assisted Living, PT

John Knox Village•Lee's Summit, MO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

A Certified Medication Technician (CMT) is specially trained to set up medications, administer them to the proper residents/customers, and document administration in the medical record. The CMT functions under the supervision of a professional nurse within the parameters of State-approved credentialing. This role is responsible for supervising or providing direct patient care and is supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. The CMT must complete training as required by policy.

Requirements

Must have current MO Certified Medication Technician.
Valid driver’s license
Intermediate level knowledge of medical terminology.
Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks and procedure manuals.
Ability to write simple sentences, paragraphs and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification preferred.
Insulin administration certification is required for Village Assistant Living associates.

Responsibilities

Timely and accurately assembles and administers medications to the residents/customers using established procedures.
Accurately maintains medical records under the supervision of the Nurse.
Performs minor treatments within the scope of practice of a CMT.
Maintains the required type and amount of drug supply for residents/customers.
Accurately and timely completes required documentation of nursing care to meet all state and Village requirements.
Observes resident/customer and reports problems/changes to the supervising nurse.
Performs the functions of a Certified Nurse Assistant when requested.
Acts as first responder in emergency for residents/customers as needed.
Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
May provide work direction to Certified Nursing Assistants.
May be in charge in the absence of the supervising nurse.