IDD Certified Medication Technician

IDD Certified Medication Technician

Type: Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

The Certified Medication Technician specializes in administering medication to supported individuals. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that supported individuals receive their prescribed medications accurately and safely.

Rate of Pay: $16.50/hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer medications to supported individuals according to the prescribed dosage, route, and frequency; following established protocols and guidelines to ensure the safe and effective delivery of medications.
• Monitor supported individuals for any adverse reactions or side effects to medications.
• Promptly report any concerns or changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate medical personnel.
• Maintain detailed records of medication administration, including the dosage administered, time, route, and any observations or reactions noted in the electronic MARs.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate individual care.
• Assist with medication reconciliation, inventory management, and medication storage in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Adhere to all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures related to medication administration and individual safety.
• Maintain competency through ongoing training and certification renewal.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing medication safety, reducing errors, and improving patient outcomes.
• Review all medication expiration dates to ensure they are not expired
• Email pharmacy directly if any medication is missing or needed by referencing the MAR
• Schedule, coordinate and take individuals to doctor appointments and communicate to appropriate personnel
• Track all physical, health care, dental, and vision appointments
• Maintain filing of doctors' orders in the office and distribute copies to the group homes for filing
• All other duties as assigned.

Reports To: IDD Day Program Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Capable of successfully performing physical behavior interventions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Basic computer skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Must be able to pull minimum of 30 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

Acknowledgement:

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements described. I accept this position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the organization's established procedures.

I understand that every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties I will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or I am directed to perform a specific task by my supervisor. When I have questions about my responsibilities and/or my job duties, or when I see or hear things that I do not understand, I will consult my supervisor, other members of management.

I understand that my employment is at-will and understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the organization or myself and that such termination can be made with or without notice.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.