What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Technician position at Morningside House Senior Living?
Job Description
Now Hiring: Med Tech CMA – Full Time, Part Time & PRN
We are looking for Med Techs CMAs to join our team at Morningside House of St. Charles, a leading assisted living and memory care community in Waldorf, MD.
Apply today to become a valued member of our incredible team at Morningside House, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women-owned and operated senior-living management companies in the nation. Together we THRIVE!
Available Shifts:
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.
Med Tech CMA - Essential Responsibilities:
Now Hiring: Med Tech CMA – Full Time, Part Time & PRN
We are looking for Med Techs CMAs to join our team at Morningside House of St. Charles, a leading assisted living and memory care community in Waldorf, MD.
Apply today to become a valued member of our incredible team at Morningside House, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women-owned and operated senior-living management companies in the nation. Together we THRIVE!
Available Shifts:
- Full-time: 2PM-10PM
- Part-time: 6AM-2PM
- Part-time: 2PM-10PM
- Part-time: 10PM-6AM
- PRN/Per Diem
- Competitive pay!
- Streak Attendance Bonus – earn up to $3,000 a year!
- Referral Bonus – $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals.
- Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus - $100 Full-time & $50 Part-time staff
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 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.
- Floating Holidays.
- Holiday Pay.
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
- Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
- Employer Paid Hospital Insurance.
- Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Employee Appreciation Events.
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.
Med Tech CMA - 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.
- Med Tech CMA 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.
- Med Tech CMA 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.
- Med Tech CMA 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.
- 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.
Salary : $3,000
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