Certified Medicine Technician

CMT Job Description Certified Medication Technician Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs patient care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with Unlimited Bounds Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations. Notify the nurse 7 days in advance when new patient needs new medications orders for suboxone.

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a Registered nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to patients based upon their specific chart.
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a patient complains of pain.
• Take and record vital signs of patients in PHP and admissions vital signs, height and weight daily and as needed.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the I-can notes system to enter and reference client information as needed.
• Answers clients calls, anticipates clients' needs and makes rounds to intake area to check on clients until picked up by housing under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.
• Support and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy and RN supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Verifies identity of patient receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
• Maintain accounting of all medications, primarily controlled substances.
• Presents medication to patient and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures.
• Take patients' vitals such as blood pressure and pulse to determine changes brought about by new medication.
• May receive supply of ordered medications and document inventory appropriately.
• May record and restock medication inventories.
• Conduct covid-19 testing at Housing facilities and as needed.
• Complete UA'S on new intakes and as needed.
• Knowledge of HIPPA regulations and the ability to demonstrate accuracy in observation and communicate effectively are major prerequisites of working at the position of a certified medication technician.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$19.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Experience:

CMT/CNA:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CMT (Required) CNA (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person