Certified Medication Aide/Technician (CMA/CMT)
Marquis Health Consulting Services · Lawrence, NJ · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$16–$23/hrFull-time
The Terraces at Lawrence is a 98-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care facility offering a welcoming, home-like environment for residents and staff.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications to residents safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and state regulations.
- Provide medications via oral, topical, optic, ophthalmic, and subcutaneous routes as permitted by certification and scope of practice.
- Observe residents for responses to medications, document appropriately, and promptly report any changes, concerns, or adverse reactions to nursing staff.
- Assist with basic resident care under the direction of licensed nursing staff to support overall health and well-being.
- Ensure medications are properly stored, secured, and accounted for in accordance with facility procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all medication administration and related resident care activities.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and the care team to promote resident-centered care and positive health outcomes.
Qualifications
- Must hold a valid Medication Technician/Aide Certification in the state of employment.
- Must also be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA/HHA), as required.
- Previous Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) experience required.
- Experience in administering oral, topical, optic, ophthalmic medications, and subcutaneous injections required.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow clinical instructions accurately and consistently.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple residents in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment.
Core Values
- Passion – Delivering attentive, accurate medication care with dedication to improving residents’ health and quality of life.
- Respect – Treating every resident with dignity, ensuring their safety, privacy, and individuality are always honored.
- Excellence – Maintaining the highest standards of medication safety, accuracy, and clinical accountability in every interaction.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
- Health, vision, and dental benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Employee engagement and culture committee
- Shift differentials
- Company-sponsored life insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP) resources
Pay
$16/hr - $23/hr (all inclusive)
Schedule
- Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities available
- FT/PT: 3p-11p
- PRN: all shifts
- Daily Pay!