About this position
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Harrison House Chester County’s independent living apartments are designed for residents seeking independent living in a maintenance-free setting. For over 30 years, Harrison House has developed a reputation as a top notch affordable option for seniors in an elegant setting and accommodating any lifestyle.
Harrison Senior Living has been awarded the "GREAT PLACE TO WORK!" through the Activated Insights® Survey Group. 74% of our employees say this is a great place to work!
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
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.