Certified Medication Tech, CMA, QMA – Glasgow, KY

Job Description

Job Description

Glasgow State Facility

Certified Medication Technician

The Certified Medication Technician is responsible for aspects of medication administration within the scope of his/her certification and under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse and as allowed per facility.
Position Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers prescribed medications to patients under the supervision of a licensed RN, and in compliance with all Facility policies and procedures and Pharmacy Board rules and regulations governing the administration and documentation of medication
• Performs medication administration responsibilities while adhering to all safety principles
• Documents administration of medication on the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
• Documents medications not administered on the MAR, and the reason for not being administered
• Adheres to proper infection control techniques during the medication administration process, including the incorporation of universal precautions when indicated
• Recognizes and adheres to the six (6) rights of medication administration
• Participates in data collection, medication audits, and other performance improvement activities related to medication administration
• Reports any adverse patient medication reactions immediately to a supervisor
• Reorders and replaces medications and medication administration supplies, as needed, to perform routine job responsibilities as appropriate
• Ensures the confidentiality and rights of patients, the confidentiality of the health systems and department documents, and adhering to HIPAA Regulations
• Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations
• Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis
• Maintain professional relationships in a courteous manner
• Arrive on time for assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Employee Benefits!!

1. Optional Healthcare Benefits

2. Free Compliance training

3. Free Legal & Financial Guidance

4. Personal Support 24/7

5. Holiday Pay If Worked

6.Referral Bonus

7. Great Pay

8. Life and Disability

9. 401K options

10. Free Mental Health Counseling

11. Vision and Dental

12. 1000's of Employee Discounts

13. PTO

About AMS:

AMS is dedicated to helping find the perfect fit for your schedule and personal goals. Because AMS has been in the Kentuckiana area for over 40 years, we have direct partnerships with many providers, including… long-term care facilities, behavioral healthcare facilities, physician offices, outpatient care centers, adult day care centers, in-home care, and more. This wide variety of locations and facilities gives you more opportunities to find the perfect fit.

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