Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMT)
- BLS
Open in 8 locations
Vertical Health Services posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Missouri
9 open- $19.25–$22/hr
Saint Joseph, MO (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 1w ago
- $19–$21/hr
Liberty, MO (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 1w ago
- $19.25–$22/hr
St. Joseph, MO (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 3w ago
- $19/hr
Lee's Summit, MO (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 1mo ago
St. Louis, MO (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 2mo ago
- $19–$21/hr
Raytown, MO (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 3mo ago
- $20–$22/hr
St. Charles, MO (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 9mo ago
- $19.25–$22/hr
Town and Country, MO (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 9mo ago
- $19.25–$22/hr
St. Louis, MO (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 9mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $19.25–$22 an hour. Open medication aide jobs in Missouri post a median of $20 an hour, the middle half $19.88–$22.50, across 16 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medication aides employed in Missouri earn a median of $18.11 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
About the job
Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMT)
Why choose us?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, thrive in a collaborative environment, and be part of our experienced, energetic, and compassionate healthcare team, explore opportunities with us. We are dedicated to finding the best individuals in their fields. If this resonates with you, keep reading! Join a team where your work makes a meaningful impact in a collaborative, energetic, and compassionate environment. As a key player in leading long-term care organization, we seek the best in their fields.
Position Description
Certified Medication Aide / Tech responsible for administering daily medication to residents in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations and licensing requirements. Duties include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting and recording medication administration.
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, and PRN
Employee Benefits Package
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- $100-$150 Monthly Company HSA Contribution to help offset employee-only medical insurance costs
- Daily Pay Option through TapCheck
- BenefitHub Employee Discounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employer paid life insurance - 1x annual salary, up to $100,000
- Paid Time Off & Flexibility
- Pet Insurance
- One-to-One Health TextCare - 24/7 access to healthcare providers by text for primary care and urgent needs. The service and TextCare visits are completely free to employees.
- Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Personal Day Benefit
- Guidance and assistance from a dedicated regional team
Shifts (Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities available):
- Standard full-time shift: 7:00am to 7:00pm
- 12-hour shifts, rotating schedule
Pay Range (Based on Experience)
- Hourly Base Rate: $19.25-$22.00
Bonus Program
- Generous Sign-On Bonus available w/ full-time employment
- Shift Premiums stacked on top of hourly Base Pay
- Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with approved techniques and notes time and amount on resident’s chart.
- Deliver routine daily medications as prescribed by physicians to residents; pass resident medications in accordance with physician orders and as stated on the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
- Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms and records; Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered and reports to nursing supervisor.
- Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other applications, or administer medication, using specified procedures
- Document completion of tasks delivered daily, Document any observed change of condition in accordance with local rules and regulations.
- Assists with meal service; Identifies residents at risk for nutritional problems and implements preventative measures; Checks items and food that is brought in by family members to assure it complies with resident’s orders, dietary needs, and safety; Monitors residents with significant weight loss and gain and reports this to the physician and dietary.
Qualifications
- Certified in the state of practice, required.
- Successful completion of State Approved and certified Medication Technician/Aide Nurse Aide Training and Competency evaluation Program; Name must appear on State Registry as Certified Medication Technician/Aide- in good standing.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
We provide 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.
From Vertical Health Services's job posting for Saint Joseph, MO, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Vertical Health Services operates 15 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, opens in a new tab) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Missouri, Tennessee and Washington. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
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