Certified Medicine Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Certified Medication Technician CMT – Full Time, Part-time or PRN/Per Diem. 

We are looking for  Certified Medication Technicians CMTs to join our team at Morningside House of Satyr Hill, a leading assisted living and memory care community in Parkville, MD. 

Apply today to become a valued member of our incredible team at  Morningside House Senior Living, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women-owned and operated senior-living management companies in the nation.

Available Shifts / Schedule : 

What we are offering: 

• Referral Bonus – $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals.

• 401K Match - company will match 50% of the first 4%. 100% vested after 6 years. 

• Paid Time Off – 10 days in your first year as Full-time employee & 6 days as Part-Time. 

• Tuition Reimbursement!

• Holiday Pay.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. 

• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance. 

• Employer Paid Hospital Insurance.

• Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage.

• Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart.

• Professional growth and development opportunities. 

• Employee Appreciation Events.

Certified Medication Technician CMT - Position Summary:

Administer oral and topical medications to residents. This individual 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 well‐being of the residents.

Certified Medication Technician CMT - 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.

• Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents’ based upon their specific chart.

• May take and record 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.

• Ensure 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 twenty‐four (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.

Certified Medication Technician CMT - 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. 

Morningside Elite Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.