Certified Medication Technician
Location: La Plata, Maryland
Job Status:
Hourly, Full TimeAt Alpas Wellness Centers, our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where people heal their minds and bodies, rediscover their purpose, and forge a path of recovery toward a brighter future. Guided by our values—Authenticity, Innovation, Patient and Staff Experience, Compassion, Safety, and Autonomy—we integrate traditional, holistic, and alternative therapies to create individualized treatment plans that truly meet each person where they are. Alpas Wellness - La Plata is a fully licensed and accredited residential treatment center located in La Plata, Maryland, dedicated to transforming behavioral healthcare through a personalized, whole-person approach. We serve individuals and families navigating substance use disorder and mental health concerns with innovative, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Our thoughtfully designed facility offers a tranquil environment complete with private and shared residential suites, nurses' stations, community spaces, and biophilic design elements that support healing and comfort. We are driven by a vision to revolutionize behavioral healthcare. If you're passionate about delivering meaningful care and want to be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future of wellness, we'd love to connect.
Job Summary:
As a Certified Medication Technician at Alpas Wellness La Plata, you will administer scheduled medications to patients in residential substance use disorder and mental health treatment. Working under the direction of a delegating nurse and within the Maryland Board of Nursing Medication Technician scope of practice, your primary responsibilities will include preparing and administering medications, documenting accurately in the electronic medical record, monitoring patients for medication effects and adverse reactions, and escalating all clinical findings to nursing staff. You will work closely with our Nursing team to ensure medication administration is safe, timely, and fully compliant with state regulation and facility policy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Administer scheduled oral, topical, ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and inhalant medications as permitted under the Maryland Board of Nursing Medication Technician scope of practice and under the direction of the delegating nurse.
- Verify each medication against the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and the prescriber's order prior to administration, applying the rights of medication administration without exception.
- Document all administrations, refusals, omissions, and holds accurately and in real time within KIPU, including reason codes and nurse notification.
- Monitor patients following administration for adverse reactions, side effects, and changes in condition; report all findings promptly to the nurse.
- Refer all PRN medication requests, patient symptom complaints, and any change in patient status to the nurse for clinical assessment; do not administer any medication requiring nursing judgment or assessment.
- Obtain and record vital signs and other clinical measurements as directed by nursing staff.
- Report all medication errors, near misses, and discrepancies immediately to the delegating nurse and nursing leadership in accordance with facility incident reporting policy.
- Maintain the security, organization, cleanliness, and proper storage conditions of the medication room, medication carts, refrigerated stock, and all medication supplies.
- Receive, verify, and reconcile pharmacy deliveries; monitor par levels and expiration dating; notify nursing leadership of discrepancies, shortages, or expired stock.
- Support the admission process by assisting nursing with medication reconciliation intake and the secure processing, storage, and disposition of patient-supplied medications.
- Maintain active certification in good standing and complete all required continuing education, competency validation, and annual medication administration observations.
- Utilize all required technology, company systems, and tools effectively to perform job duties.
- Exhibit excellent customer relation skills through supportive and constructive communication with co-workers and others.
- Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements (HIPAA, 42 CFR).May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
- May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc, including TB, HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B viruses.
- Maintain patient confidentiality, staff confidentiality; treat staff and patients with kindness, dignity and respect.
- Comply with Patient's Rights rules.
- Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Active Maryland Board of Nursing Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification in good standing, required
- Active Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) certification in good standing, required
- High School diploma or GED requiredCPR certification required
- Prior medication administration experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment, or withdrawal management is preferred.
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in medication handling, counts, and documentation
- Sound judgment and a consistent willingness to escalate clinical concerns to nursing
- Warm, compassionate and empathetic personality
- Dignified character that models recovery principles
Schedule: Full time, three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating weekends required
Day Shift: 7am to 7:30pmNight Shift: 7pm to 7:30amCompensation:$21 to $25/hr, commensurate with certification and experience
Benefits:
Paid Time OffHoliday Rate 401kMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance Training and Education Allowance Alpas Wellness is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
