Certified Medication Technician

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 Director of Nursing 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
• Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program
• 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
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; advises for additional resources
• Attendance/Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability - Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions

COMPUTER SKILLS/EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM THE JOB which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Various medical equipment (wheelchairs, geri chairs, gait belts, etc.)
• Medication Carts

WORK ENVIRONMENT environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• The employee is occasionally required to wear protective clothing
• The employee may be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, odors, airborne particles, dust or fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

PHYSICAL ABILITIES commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel or crouch, use hands to use hands to grasp, manipulate or feel objects and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. May be required to lift and/or move up to 150 pounds with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus