What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide (CMA)/ Certified Medication Technician (CMT) position at Mescalero Apache Tribe?
Position Title: Certified Medication Aide (CMA)/ Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
Department: Four Directions Treatment & Recovery Center
Employment Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt Pay range: NE9 ($19.01- $26.61)
Opening Date: November 10, 2025 Closing Date: November 28, 2025
Job Summary
Administer prescribed medication to patients and provide support to residential attendants, case managers
and clinical team.
This position description may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be
found or assigned to this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
Review patient records and discuss current medications with clinical director.
Prepare proper dosages and distribute medications to residents.
Documents all medications taken to endure patient records are current.
Coordinate medication changes, refills and deliveries with patient physicians and pharmacies.
Accessing Medication Administration Record (MAR) to verify the right client, drug, dose and time
against the resident’s record.
Reports to Clinical Director and documents reasons if not administrated.
Receives supply of ordered medications for administration to resident.
Maintains neat, clean and orderly medication room.
Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety.
Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to clinical director.
Coordinate care with stakeholders and other off campus providers in order to maximize client Support
and recovery options.
Transport clients to and from appointments, if needed.
Partners with resident attendant supervisor, resident attendants and clinical staff to meet clients
needs.
Maintain client progress notes on all clients.
Must work as a team with all staff members including clinical staff.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate moral character.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Certificate Medication Aide (CMA) or
Certificate Medication Technician (CMT) for 2 years. (Preferred)
First aid and CPR Certified within three months of hire.
Basic computer knowledge.
Must have a valid NM driver’s license.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and backgrounds investigation.
Tribal preference and Native American Indian preference shall apply to all positions.
MESCALERO APACHE TRIBE
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
▪ Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and staff.
▪ Knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminologies.
▪ Skill in records management.
▪ Skill in providing health care.
▪ Skills in maintaining appropriate accountable records and forms.
▪ Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
▪ Ability to maintain confidentiality and to demonstrate moral character.
▪ Ability to utilize computer in an effective manner.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; and reach to hands and arms above shoulder level. The employee frequently is required
to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
A major portion of the work performed at Four Directions Treatment & Recovery Center. The worker will carry
out the work at their place of employment, Tribal Office and Indian Health Services. Some evening, weekend
and/or holiday may be required.
Please submit an Application for Employment or resumé to the Human Resources Department, 575-464-9276.
Applications are available on the Tribal website, www.mescaleroapachetribe.com/careers/.