Certified Medication Technician - CMT - PRN

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00 per hourbased on skills and experience. This position is non-exempt and overtime eligible.

Victory Housing offers a competitive benefits package, forfull time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as retirement and paid time off.

The Certified Medication Technician is responsible for administering medications to designated residents in a safe and organized manner. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with medications, documentation of medication assistance, and resident care. The Certified Medication Technician must have strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with the resident, the resident’s family and all team members.

She/ he must be able to observe and report changes in the resident’s physical condition or behavior. She /he also carries out all other duties of a Resident Assistant.

Responsible for:

• Ensure that the attainment of Victory Housing, Inc. Mission Statement takes precedence over all decisions and actions.
• Adheres to all Victory Housing policies and procedures, COMAR 10.07.14 regulations as well as County,State and Federal guidelines including by limited to DOH, CDC, CMS, and OSHA.
• At all times, implements universal precautions and infectious disease control protocols. Wear assigned PPE appropriately per policyand as requested.
• Complete all assigned training including initial orientation, COMAR 10.07.14 requirements, monthlyin-services, HIPAA, VHI required personal care and skills modules. Participates in required safety and disaster drills as assigned and mandated.
• Coordinates with Registered Nurse/LPN on all matters relating to the Clinical Program and Medication Delivery System.
• Read and document pertinent and objective information in the Communication Log for Resident updates, status changes and/or observations.
• Administer Medications and Treatments utilizing the EMAR platform. Administration includes:
  Prepare appropriate medication for med-pass (with attention to the following):
• * Correct resident
• * Correct route
• * Right Charting
• Ensure medications are not expired.
• Bring medications to Resident in either suite or common areas in a discrete approved location. (
  No meds passed in dining room, living roometc.)
• Ensure confidentiality of Resident medication among other Residents, Visitors, Volunteers etc
• Check photo of Residentor ask name prior to administering medication.
• Offer water, juice and/orapple sauce (if prescribed by PCP/NP) with medications. Make sure to observe each Resident swallowing medication.
• Document completion of Resident medication administration in EMR. Inthe event the system is down, neatly document the med-pass on the paper MAR immediately after each pass
• In the event a Resident refuses to take prescribed medication, document the file and immediately reportto the Health, Wellness Delegating RN/LPN/Coordinator.
• Upon completion of medication pass, return all non-dispensed medication to the cart. Lock the cart.
• Wash hands before and after medication pass or whenever medication comes in contact with your hands. Adhere to Universal Precautions when administering all medications. Hand sanitizer may be used in lieu of washing hands if hands are not soiled.
• Prepare Resident’smedications to accompany them on short-term absences from the Community. Document medication record legibly.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of medication cart and Wellness Center.
• Restock medication cart withcups and spoons after medication pass is completed.
• Adhere to narcotics count policy. Count, verify, sign and datethe two check narcotics count at the beginning and completion of each shift.
• If Health, Wellness Delegating RN/LPN/Coordinator is not at Community, assist with medication delivery by pharmacy. Reportany discrepancies to the Delegating RN/LPN/Coordinator.
• Assist with Resident careand physical support. This may include assistance after a fall; assistance from bed, bath, or shower;assistance with toileting; assistance during an emergency evacuation, etc.
• Initiate and complete incident reports per policy and procedure.
• Promote the concept ofdignity for all Residents and…