Certified Medication Technician- Assisted Living Day Shift
Miami Jewish Health, Miami, FL, United States
Brief Description
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the entire Southeast. Our independent and assisted living facilities, Cypen Towers, are located just north of mid-town Miami in a peaceful and inviting 20+ acre community.
We provide expert care and all‑amenities services to hundreds of residents each day. That means meals, housekeeping, activities, healthcare, security and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.
Job Title
Certified Medication Technician
Job Summary
Provide assistance with self‑administered medications and activities of daily living and maintain related medical records under immediate supervision.
Essential Job Functions
Provides basic care to patients under the supervision of a nurse
Provides assistance with self‑administered medications
Performs activities of daily living and maintains a comfortable environment
Transports residents, supplies, equipment, etc. between the nursing unit and other departments or discharge
Documents the patient care activities performed on the unit
Organizes, cleans and maintains the patient/resident units
Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
Ensures safety of residents
Participates in departmental activities and follows established guidelines
Performs clerical functions for the nursing unit
Performs related duties as required
Job Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Experience
Minimum of three months recent experience as a Certified Medication Tech (or Certification Medication Aide) working with the elderly population preferred
Licenses/Certifications
Current Medication Technician Certification
Current CNA license by the Florida State Board of Nursing
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
Abilities Required
Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with geriatric patients, residents, family members, employees and other facility guests.
Demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients, residents, family members, employees and other facility guests.
Demonstrates competency to perform duties effectively for geriatric patients or patients with diminished physical and/or mental capacity
Ability to document information concisely and accurately
Functional Demands
Environment Work Conditions
Toxic or caustic chemicals; bio‑hazardous waste, flammable, explosive gas
Infectious Material Exposure
Routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, tissues
Organizational Expectations
Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
Demonstrates excellent communication skills
Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
Able to speak, read and write English
Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in‑services and follows established guidelines
Maintains a safe working environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well‑lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b) retirement savings plan for eligible full and part‑time positions, free on‑campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the entire Southeast. Our independent and assisted living facilities, Cypen Towers, are located just north of mid-town Miami in a peaceful and inviting 20+ acre community.
We provide expert care and all‑amenities services to hundreds of residents each day. That means meals, housekeeping, activities, healthcare, security and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.
Job Title
Certified Medication Technician
Job Summary
Provide assistance with self‑administered medications and activities of daily living and maintain related medical records under immediate supervision.
Essential Job Functions
Provides basic care to patients under the supervision of a nurse
Provides assistance with self‑administered medications
Performs activities of daily living and maintains a comfortable environment
Transports residents, supplies, equipment, etc. between the nursing unit and other departments or discharge
Documents the patient care activities performed on the unit
Organizes, cleans and maintains the patient/resident units
Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
Ensures safety of residents
Participates in departmental activities and follows established guidelines
Performs clerical functions for the nursing unit
Performs related duties as required
Job Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Experience
Minimum of three months recent experience as a Certified Medication Tech (or Certification Medication Aide) working with the elderly population preferred
Licenses/Certifications
Current Medication Technician Certification
Current CNA license by the Florida State Board of Nursing
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
Abilities Required
Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with geriatric patients, residents, family members, employees and other facility guests.
Demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients, residents, family members, employees and other facility guests.
Demonstrates competency to perform duties effectively for geriatric patients or patients with diminished physical and/or mental capacity
Ability to document information concisely and accurately
Functional Demands
Environment Work Conditions
Toxic or caustic chemicals; bio‑hazardous waste, flammable, explosive gas
Infectious Material Exposure
Routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, tissues
Organizational Expectations
Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
Demonstrates excellent communication skills
Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
Able to speak, read and write English
Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in‑services and follows established guidelines
Maintains a safe working environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well‑lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b) retirement savings plan for eligible full and part‑time positions, free on‑campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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