Certified Medication Technician – (Ft, Pt, Prn, And Temporary Contract)

As a Certified Medication Technician, have you ever wanted to work somewhere where you can fully use all the skills you learned and see different types of patients every day? Where your work is valued, you are in a safe and secure place, and most of the patients are very appreciative of your care?

NaphCare is hiring a Certified Medication Technician just like you at the City of Roanoke Sheriff's Department located in Roanoke, VA. Full Time Day Shifts, Full Time Night Shifts, Part Time, PRN, and 8-13 week temporary contracts are available! Pay rates range based on Shift, FT, PT, PRN, temporary contract, site needs, and experience. DailyPay for PRN shifts - choose when you get paid by making your earnings available before payday. PRN shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs for FT shifts and will be determined by site leadership and prn employee availability.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Tuition Assistance
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• On-site education
• Free Continuing Education!
• Lowest Cost Benefits! $77 for single, $282 for family!
• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Referral bonuses
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

Position Description:

• Observe patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries or unusual occurrence and reports immediately to Charge Nurse.
• Complete all required documentation such as but not limited to medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, medication refusal reports and behavioral documentation as requested and required in a timely manner.
• Vital sign monitoring will be performed as needed or directed by regulations, policy or primary care provider’s order.
• Respond to all patient needs and/or requests for care promptly and provide or obtain assistance as necessary.
• Perform medication cart audits and assist in maintaining the medication cart and medication room in a neat and orderly manner.
• Provide medication administration to patients in accordance with doctor’s orders, state regulations and company policy including: processing orders, securing medication, pouring, preparing, administering, documentation and documentation of results.
• Responsible to assure referral and follow-up relevant to health care issues is completed.
• Ensure sound infection control practices in the management and delivery of patient care, medications and/or treatments.
• Must be either a CNA or a Medical Assistant and have completed an accredited 32 hour Medication Aide course, or a Medication Aide and have completed the 68 hour Medication Aide course.
• Med Tech is responsible for proper management of narcotic medications to include ordering, procuring, maintaining chain of command, storage, reconciliation and documentation.
• Med Tech must have basic understanding of diabetes, diabetic care, diabetic medications, glucometer management, finger stick blood sugar testing, insulin administration and be able to recognize and act upon symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia as indicated per State regulations.

We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

NaphCare is a family owned, medical technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 30 years. Come join our team of over 4000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to [email protected] with the position and location you’re interested in.

*New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!*

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran