Lead Certified Medical Technician at Harrison Senior Living of Chester County – Coatesville, Pennsylvania

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Position Summary:

The Lead Certified Medication Technician (Lead CMT) provides high-quality resident care and medication administration under the supervision of the Director of Residential Services while also serving as a leader within the Nursing Department. This role includes managing the nursing schedule, coordinating and delivering staff education, and ensuring appropriate staffing levels by filling call-outs and open shifts as needed. The Lead CMT supports daily operations, promotes regulatory compliance, and maintains a positive, professional work environment.

Schedule: On site, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm (Must be available to fill-in open shifts as needed)

Job Reporting: Reports directly to the Director of Residential Services.

Primary Responsibilities:

Medication Administration & Resident Care

• Provide primary care and services to residents under medical supervision.
• Maintain compliance with state regulations and facility standards.
• Follow facility medication administration policies.
• Prepare, administer, and document medications accurately.
• Verify medication ingestion or application.
• Ensure new resident medications are physician- or pharmacist-verified.
• Understand medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Act as liaison with residents, families, and internal departments.
• Assist in emergency evacuations.

Leadership & Department Support

• Create, manage, and maintain the full nursing department schedule.
• Monitor staffing levels and adjust coverage as needed based on census.
• Respond to call-outs and fill open shifts promptly.
• Track attendance, requests, and staffing patterns.
• Plan and deliver staff training and in-services.
• Ensure staff maintain required certifications.
• Mentor and support new CMTs and caregivers.
• Support the Director of Residential Services with workflow coordination.
• Assist with audits, QA tasks, and compliance monitoring.
• Participate in required workshops and trainings.

Requirements

• Current and valid Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification.
• Prior CMT experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Must be willing to fill open shifts if no one is available.
• Prior experience with Scheduling system preferred especially in Assisted Living/Personal Care Homes.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm in fast-paced settings.
• Commitment to a positive and professional work environment.