Certified Medication Technician

Springfield Skilled Care Center Job OpportunityAt Springfield Skilled Care Center, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Springfield Skilled Care Center partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Springfield Skilled Care Center.Pay, Benefits & Perks of Certified Medication Technician (CMT):$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for full-time qualifying candidates!Competitive Pay Based on ExperienceShift Differential PayPaid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work!6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employeesUp to $5,000 in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar yearTake home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributionsMedical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary InsuranceFun work environment with contests and employee appreciation events each weekQualifications of Certified Medication Technician (CMT):Active CMT and CNA certifications in the state of Missouri. Must have both licenses!Essential Functions of Certified Medication Technician (CMT):Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfortAdministers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurseMust demonstrate knowledge of the "five rights" of medication administrationAdministers and records all medication given to residents based on their specific chartNotifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medicationsRecords the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriatelyAnswers resident call lights, anticipates resident's needs and makes rounds to assigned residentObserve for and report any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shiftPerforms all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errorsSupport and maintain a culture of safety and qualityAdministers PRN medicationsReports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidentsPerforms other duties as assignedJoin us as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) at Springfield Skilled Center today!EEO Statement:Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees' legally-protected characteristics ("protected class") including age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.