IDD Certified Medication Technician

RHA Health Services • Sparta, NJ

10d

About The Position

The Certified Medication Technician specializes in administering medication to supported individuals and ensuring they receive prescribed medications accurately and safely. The role also involves monitoring individuals for adverse reactions, maintaining medication records, coordinating with healthcare professionals, managing medication supplies, and supporting appointment-related and health-record tasks. The position reports to the IDD Day Program Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Capable of successfully performing physical behavior interventions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs regularly, lift at least 20 lbs, and pull at least 30 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
• Must demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, including working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision; must be able to talk and hear.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications according to prescribed dosage, route, and frequency and follow established safety protocols.
• Monitor supported individuals for adverse reactions or side effects and report concerns or changes in condition to appropriate medical personnel.
• Maintain detailed electronic medication administration records, including dosage, time, route, and observations or reactions.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate individual care.
• Assist with medication reconciliation, inventory management, and medication storage in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Follow regulations, policies, and procedures related to medication administration and individual safety.
• Maintain competency through ongoing training and certification renewal.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, error reduction, and patient outcomes.
• Review medication expiration dates to ensure medications are not expired.
• Contact the pharmacy when medication is missing or needed, referencing the MAR.
• Schedule and coordinate doctor appointments, transport individuals to appointments, and communicate with appropriate personnel.
• Track physical, health care, dental, and vision appointments.
• Maintain doctors’ orders in the office and distribute copies to group homes for filing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing programs covering physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED