Certified Medication Tech

Position Summary

Administers oral and topical medications to residents. Must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and wellbeing of the residents.

Essential Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with community policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration.
• Administers and records all medication given to residents’ based upon their specific chart.
• Makes and records vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
• Certified Medication Technician CMT records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
• Observes and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse immediately.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Ensures antiseptic techniques and good hand washing practices for infection control, as well as utilizing universal precautions are in place and practiced.
• Certified Medication Technician CMT reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.
• SUBMIT INCIDENT/Accident REPORTS TO SUPERVISOR OR ADMINISTRATOR WITHIN TWENTYFOUR (24) HOURS AFTER THEIR OCCURRENCE.
• Communicates with medical staff, nursing service and other department supervisors.
• Certified Medication Technician CMT supervises care staff in absence of nurses.
• Maintains, cleans and organizes the Medication Room.
• Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for resident activities.
• Attends all required training, in-service and staff meetings.
• MAY BE SUBJECT TO THE HANDLING OF AND EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS.
• MAY BE SUBJECT TO EXPOSURE TO INFECTIOUS WASTE, DISEASES, CONDITIONS, ETC., INCLUDING TB AND THE AIDS AND HEPATITIS B VIRUSES.
• Maintain resident confidentiality, staff confidentiality; treat staff and residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Comply with Resident’s Rights rules.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Medication Aide certification required.