CERTIFIED MEDICATION TECHNICIAN - CMT - FULL-TIME
Company: Raphael House
Location: Rockville
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
*Knowledge of electronic medication administration system is an
added advantage.*
Summary
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 attainmentof Victory Housing, Inc. Mission
Statement takes precedence over all decisionsand actions
- Adheres to all VictoryHousing 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, implementsuniversal precautions and infectious
disease control protocols. Wear assigned PPE appropriately per
policyand as requested
- Complete all assignedtraining including initial orientation,
COMAR 10.07.14 requirements, monthlyin-services, HIPAA, VHI
required personal care and skills modules. Participates in required
safety anddisaster drills as assigned and mandated
- Coordinates with RegisteredNurse/LPN on all matters relating to
the Clinical Program and MedicationDelivery System
- Read and document pertinentand objective information in the
Communication Log for Resident updates, statuschanges 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 drug
- * Correct resident
- * Correct route
- * Correct dosage
- * Correct time
- * Right Charting
- Ensure medications are not expired
- Bring medications to Resident in either suite or common areas
in a discreteapproved location. (No meds passed in dining room,
living roometc.)
- Ensure confidentiality ofResident 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 ofResident medication administration in
EMR. Inthe event the system is down, neatly document the med-pass
on the paper MARimmediately after each pass
- Document legibly Resident concerns made during med- pass
- In the event a Residentrefuses to take prescribed medication,
document the file and immediately reportto the Health, Wellness
Delegating RN/LPN/Coordinator
- Answer Resident questions or concerns regarding
medications
- Upon completion ofmedication pass, return all non-dispensed
medication to the cart. Lock the cart
- Wash hands before and aftermedication pass or whenever
medication comes in contact with your hands. Adhere to Universal
Precautions whenadministering all medications. Handsanitizer 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 countpolicy. Count, verify, sign and
datethe two check narcotics count at thebeginning and completion of
each shift
- If Health, Wellness Delegating RN/LPN/Coordinator is not at
Community, assist withmedication delivery by pharmacy. Reportany
discrepancies to the Delegating RN/LPN/Coordinator
- Assist with Resident careand physical support. This mayinclude
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 support the
team in creatively meeting Residentneeds
- Promote working togetherthrough sharing responsibilities and
information with the Management, Clinicaland Care Teams
- Ensure quality of care. Set standards and create a sense of
security for the Residents
- Communicate with the Health,Wellness Delegating
RN/LPN/Coordinator regarding all Resident health care andwellness
issues
- Serve meals in the dining room with the utmost attention
tohospitality and customer service. Ifrequired, deliver meals on a
well-appointed tray to resident in their suite
- Responsibilities in the dining room include:
- Wheelchairs are notpermitted in dining room. Residentsare to be
walked to dining roomtable and assisted into their chair
- Set tables according toposted diagram. Make sure allcondiments,
butter, creamers, jellies are on each table
- Have beverage stand preparedand ready to pour
- Have tray stands strategically placed in dining room and ready
to servefrom per Victory Housing policies and procedures
- Check to guarantee all residents are in dining room prior to
startingmeal service; locate and assist residents to dining room as
necessary
- Assist in serving meals according to serving pattern or
assigned tables. Greet residents and request theirchoice and
portion size for the meal
- All meals are to be servedat safe and allowable temperature,
covered and in compliance with safe foodhandling practices
- Be available to bring seconds if requested or to assist with
individual needs such as cutting of meat
- Offer beverage refills throughout each meal. Hydration is
critical
- Clear dishes as residents finish each course
- Offer diabetic desserts if appropriate
- Ensure a safe environment by following safety procedures
for:
- lifting and transferring
- smoking
- fire and disaster
- report of unsafe and/or unsanitary conditions
- completing accident reports when appropriate
- storage of chemicals
- following proper infection control techniques
- assisting housekeeping personnel as needed
- reporting any equipment malfunction to appropriate party
- Maintain good public relations through positive and
professional attitude at all times
- Work closely with your co-workers to support the team. Maintain
a happy and supportive atmosphere through music,smiles and a
helping hand
- Attend monthly Staff Meetings and scheduled training
sessions
- Answer help and call bellswithin 3 minutes maximum and take
prompt action
- Assist in answering incoming telephone calls in a professional
manner
- Perform other tasksas assigned by supervisor Requirements:
- Must be current on all vaccinations including COVID- 19
andreceive CDC recommended booster doses
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