Medication Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current CMT certification in the state of practice.
• High school diploma or GED.
• If working in Pennsylvania, successful completion of the Personal Care DHS Medication Administration Course.
• CPR certification and first aid training.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk and hear regularly; sit, reach, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently; and climb or balance and taste or smell occasionally.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with direct care.
• Desire to be part of a Person Centered Care team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications to residents under nursing staff direction and within the CMT scope of practice; document administration and observe residents for medication side effects, interactions, and implications.
• Provide medical and physical care within the scope of practice to meet residents’ daily needs.
• Address residents’ personal care needs and support them in a timely manner while preserving dignity and encouraging independence.
• Observe residents and identify changes in their needs or conditions; report information to nursing staff.
• Participate actively in resident care and service plans to improve residents’ lives.
• Assist residents at mealtimes and feed those who need full assistance.
• Create and maintain meaningful relationships with residents and families.
• Support residents’ involvement in decisions about daily activities and assist with activities.
• Assist with therapies and treatments under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Respect privacy, follow HIPAA requirements, share information only as needed, and knock before entering residents’ rooms.
• Follow safety procedures and protocols; immediately report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the Charge Nurse.
• Document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and weight, and other pertinent information in the resident’s electronic health record.
• Respond to incoming phone calls.
• May serve as administrator designee, if at least 21 years old, when the Personal Care Administrator, Assisted Living Administrator, or PC Clinical Director is absent; evaluate immediate circumstances and contact the highest level of authority to discuss next steps.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO sell-back.
• Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution.
• Education Financial Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness.
• Pay advances (PayActiv).
• Caregiver support (TCARE).
• Leaves of Absence.
• Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
• Commuter support.
• Part-time employees also receive Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.