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Gaudenzia, Inc. · 3 months ago

Certified Medication Technician

Ashland, PA, 17921, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Gaudenzia, Inc. is dedicated to promoting long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. They are seeking a Certified Medication Technician to conduct vital sign assessments, manage medication supervision, and maintain medical records while ensuring effective communication with nursing personnel and clients.

Addiction TreatmentFamilyHealth CareRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Conduct routine vital sign and weight assessments on clients and document according to protocol

Under direction, conduct initial intake interviews on new admissions, collecting information such as demographic data, reported medical and mental health information, and presence of referring documents and/or medication

Communicate all information obtained to licensed nursing personnel

Provide supervision to clients who self-administer medications, including documentation in the medication logs

Maintain inventory of supplies, reordering as needed

Maintain medical/health related forms, assembling new charts and providing a supply of prepared forms as needed

Audit medical records monthly

Assist in scheduling all appointments with health care providers, and complete associated paperwork, such as trip logs, referral forms, etc

Triage client health complaints/requests, communicating with nursing personnel

Maintain CPR/First Aid certification, and provide when needed

Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor, Director of Health Services or Program Director, and/or as identified in the Unit Unique Job Description

Qualification

Active CMT certificationHealth care experienceMonitoring vital signsInfection control practicesRecord keepingClient communicationCPR/First Aid certificationTeam collaboration

Required

Active CMT certification required

Minimum of two (2) years supervised experience in a health care setting, working as a Certified Medical Technician preferred

Knowledge of health care practices such as monitoring vital signs, and physical health indicators

Knowledge of safe infection control practices

Knowledge of correct record keeping according to agency and regulatory guidelines

Ability to work with clients to gain confidence and cooperation

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, outside health care providers and agencies, institutions and the general public

Ability to communicate effectively with nursing and program staff to provide competent and appropriate health care to clients