Certified Medication Tech, CMA, QMA

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