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PRIMARY DUTY
The primary purpose of the Certified Medication Technician (CMT) is to administer medications to facility residents and monitor resident reactions to medications, under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prepares and administers medications to residents in compliance with all related policies and procedures and regulations covering the CMT practice
Counts dosages and documents the number of scheduled drugs at the beginning and end of each shift
Reviews residents’ medical record and medication administration record (MAR) for new medication orders, changes in medication orders and the overall accuracy of MAR including resident allergies, medication contraindications, expected medication action vs. suspected adverse action and reports discrepancies to the supervising nurse
Monitors resident vital signs; observes residents for expected reactions; observes reportable, suspected, and adverse reactions to medications administered
Orders and replaces medications and medication administration supplied as needed in compliance with facility policies and procedures
Documents vital signs, medication administration, resident behaviors associated with medication administration, medication incident and accident reports, and facility incident and accident reports
Prepares verbal and written reports related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration, changes in resident condition and/or departures from usual and routine organizational operations
Meets with supervisory staff to report, review, and discuss medication administration process and participate in review response, including, but not limited to, report preparation related to process, response to data collected from 24 hours medication audits and other performance improvement activities related to medication administration, problem identification and corrective actions
Provides direct resident care within the scope of the CMT role and continues direct care activities and other relevant nursing assistant duties as assigned
Participates in designing and implementing resident care plans in relation to medication administration
Maintains and cleans medication cart, refrigerator, and work area
Understands and reviews the facility’s Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures and Safety Guidelines
Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Medical Supervisor, Medical Director, and/or Administrator
Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
Assists families and other visitors as needed
Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings
Performs other duties as directed
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
High school diploma or equivalent; minimum of 1 year of previous long-term care experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must hold a current and valid CMT certification
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS of this position are generally as follows:
This position does not require supervisory responsibility
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
Language Ability - Reads and interprets documents. Ability to write complex reports and correspondence
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information
Verbal Communication - Talks to others to convey information effectively
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Math Ability: Knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and their applications
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving complex variables
Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles for providing customer and personal services. This includes needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
Part Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$37k-45k (estimate)
06/20/2024
10/16/2024
thejudehouse.org
WHITE PLAINS, MD
25 - 50
1972
DONNA BELL
<$5M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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