Hourly rates: $20 - $22

Examples of shifts available include: Shift availability changes and needs change.

• 3pm-11pm (5 days a week and ONLY every other weekend)

full time (37.5hrs) and part time

• 3pm-4am (3 days a week and ONLY every other weekend)

CMA-full time (37.5hrs)

• 6pm-7am (5 days a week and ONLY every other weekend)

CMA-full time (37.5hrs) and part time

Certified Medication Technician

The Certified Medication Technician is responsible for aspects of medication administration within the scope of his/her certification and under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse and as allowed per facility.
Position Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers prescribed medications to patients under the supervision of a licensed RN, and in compliance with all Facility policies and procedures and Pharmacy Board rules and regulations governing the administration and documentation of medication.
• Performs medication administration responsibilities while adhering to all safety principles.
• Documents administration of medication on the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Documents medications not administered on the MAR, and the reason for not being administered.
• Adheres to proper infection control techniques during the medication administration process, including the incorporation of universal precautions when indicated.
• Recognizes and adheres to the six (6) rights of medication administration.
• Participates in data collection, medication audits, and other performance improvement activities related to medication administration.
• Reports any adverse patient medication reactions immediately to a supervisor.
• Reorders and replaces medications and medication administration supplies, as needed, to perform routine job responsibilities as appropriate.
• Ensures the confidentiality and rights of patients, the confidentiality of the health systems and department documents, and adhering to HIPAA Regulations.
• Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
• Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
• Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
• Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.
• Maintain professional relationships in a courteous manner.
• Arrive on time for assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.