Level 1 Med Aide (L1MA) or Certified Med Tech (CMT) FT Days! (77898)

Centurion Health • Saint Joseph, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Centurion is seeking a full-time Level 1 Med Aide (L1MA) or Certified Med Tech (CMT) to join their team at Western Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Saint Joseph, Missouri. This role involves administering medications as prescribed under the direction of the facility Director of Nursing or their designee, and documenting medication effectiveness and any adverse actions or side effects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must complete required continuing education to maintain certification (minimum of four (4) hours of medication administration training every two (2) years).
• Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• L1MA’s - preferred to have current active Level 1 Medication Aide certification & Insulin certification from the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) or the Department of Mental Health (DMH) which may also be referred to as DD Medication Aide (mo.tmutest.com).
• CMT’s – required to have current active status of Certified Medication Technician (CMT), Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and Insulin certification on the Missouri State Registry (mo.tmutest.com)
• If not already Level 1 Medication Aide certified – applicant must successfully complete internal level one medication aide and insulin training to maintain employment beyond probationary period.
• One year experience in acute care, emergency or correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Documents the medication effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits

What This Job Offers

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