Certified Medication Technician jobs in Albany, GA
Certified Medication Technician administers prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records under immediate supervision. Administers medications using proper dosage, route, timing, and techniques. Being a Certified Medication Technician verifies the identity of the patient receiving medication. Records the name of the drug, the dosage, the time of administration, and any other relevant information on specified forms or records. Additionally, Certified Medication Technician takes vital signs and observes patient to detect response to medication. Follows all relevant safety guidelines and regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification. Typically reports to a registered nurse or manager. Certified Medication Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Medication Technician (Medication Assistant)
- The Mansions at Alpharetta Assisted Living and...
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Cobb, GA
FULL_TIME
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Now Offering a Sign-on Bonus of up to $500 for both Full-time and Part-time Medication Technicians
- $250 to be paid after 60 days of employment and *$250 to be paid after 120 Days of employment
We are excited to announce that The Mansions at Alpharetta is now a part of the AgeWell Solvere Living family!
As a certified Great Place to Work for 6 years in a row, AgeWell Solvere Living proudly offers:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
- Paid Time off and Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Our Declaration for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (https://solvereliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Solvere-Living-Declaration.pdf)
Purpose:
The Medication Assistant is responsible for the care and assistance of medication administration of residents according to their Individual Service Plan and Physician Orders. They report to the Wellness Director or their designee.
Qualifications -:
Education and Experience:
- Each team member who assists or administers medication shall be authorized by the applicable state governing authority.
- Meet requirements of the state assisted living medication assistant guidelines
- Preferably experience in medication assistance with older adults.
- Experienced and interested in working with older adults.
- Demonstrates organizational skills
- Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.
Essential Functions:
- Administer and/or assist with self- administration of prescribed medication to residents and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the RN and/or LPN.
- Verify identity of resident receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms of records.
- Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application, assists or administers medication, using specified procedures.
- Take vital signs or observes residents to detect respond to specified types of medication and prepares report or notifies designed personnel of unexpected reactions.
- Document reasons prescribed drugs are not ingested by resident.
- Adhere to community medication policies.
- Administers or assists with medication administration via the following routes: oral, topical, eye, ear and nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual and buccal per state and certification guidelines.
- May receive supply of ordered medications from the pharmacy
- May record and restock medication inventory.
- Complete required annual medication training.
- Provide personal care to the resident in a compassionate and understanding manner.
- Under the direction of the RN or Wellness Manager, the medication assistant may perform the following duties:
- Provide bed bath, shower or tub bath as appropriate
- Provide appropriate care of skin, hair, nails, mouth and feet
- Provide good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory patients
- Assist resident in and out of bed and with ambulation
- Assist resident with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroom
- Assist with feeding and dressing residents
- Monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, as directed by the Wellness Manager. Significant changes in the resident’s condition will be reported to the Wellness Manager immediately.
- Change simple dressings and ostomy bags
- Assist with catheter cares
- Remind and assist resident in taking pre-measured medications
- Maintain an accurate and complete record of care provided and document observations appropriately
- Perform various housekeeping duties related to resident care
- Responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, written documentation, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.
- Provides outstanding service to all Residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of Residents.
- Facilitates socialization among Residents by leading activities
- Invites and/or reminds Residents to participate in planned activities.
- Carries out other duties as assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet resident needs
- May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
- May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.
- 21 Days Ago
Medication Technician (Medication Assistant)
- The Mansions at Alpharetta Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Cobb, GA
FULL_TIME
- Now Offering a Sign-on Bonus of up to $500 for both Full-time and Part-time Medication Technicians*$250 to be paid after 60 days of employment and *$250 to be paid after 120 Days of employmentThe Mans...
- 6 Days Ago
Medication Technician (Medication Assistant)
- The Mansions at Alpharetta Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Cobb, GA
FULL_TIME
- Now Offering a Sign-on Bonus of up to $500 for both Full-time and Part-time Medication Technicians*$250 to be paid after 60 days of employment and *$250 to be paid after 120 Days of employmentThe Mans...
- 6 Days Ago
Service Technician - Certified
- Hussmann Corporation
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Albany, GA
FULL_TIME
- About this Role: You will maintain, diagnose and repair refrigeration, heating and air-conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenient stores and cold storage facilities. You will ...
- Just Posted
Service Technician - Certified
- Hussmann Corporation
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Tifton, GA
FULL_TIME
- About this Role: You will maintain, diagnose and repair refrigeration, heating and air-conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenient stores and cold storage facilities. You will ...
- Just Posted
Certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Georgia Behavior Associates
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Americus, GA
PART_TIME
- Are you looking for a career that truly makes a difference in the world? Do you want to be part of our mission to help children with Autism reach their full potential and live happy, fulfilling lives?...
- 24 Days Ago
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EMT-Advanced
- Dougherty County, GA
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Albany, GA
- Salary: $37,322.00 Annually Location : Albany, GA Job Type: FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED Job Number: 2024-17 Department: EMERGEN...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel CT Technologist - $2,244 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Albany, GA
- MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Albany, Georgia. Job Descripti...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
EMT-Advanced
- Dougherty County, GA
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Albany, GA
- Salary: $37,322.00 Annually Location : Albany, GA Job Type: FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED Job Number: 2024-17 Department: EMERGEN...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,125 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Albany, GA
- Health Advocates Network-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia. Job ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,864 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Albany, GA
- GetMed Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia. Job Description...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel CT Technologist - $2,244 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Albany, GA
- MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Albany, Georgia. Job Descripti...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Inpatient Coder
- Phoebe Putney Health System
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Albany, GA
- JOB SUMMARY * Reviews medical record documentation and diagnostic results to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Assistant
- CareATC
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Albany, GA
- Job Details Job Location Albany, GA Job Category Health Care Description CareATC: Provide patient care the way you alway...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Albany, Georgia
Albany is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia. Located on the Flint River, it is the seat of Dougherty County. Located in southwest Georgia, it is the principal city of the Albany, Georgia metropolitan area. The population was 77,434 at the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the eighth-largest city in the state.
It became prominent in the nineteenth century as a shipping and market center, first served by riverboats and then by railroads. Seven lines met in Albany, and it was a center of trade in the Southeast. It was part of the Black Belt, the extensive area in the Deep South of cotton plantations....
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Income Estimation for Certified Medication Technician jobs
$30,134 to $36,041
Albany, Georgia area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago
were up 1.5% from a year ago
What does a Certified Medication Technician do?
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