Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.Requirements:You care.CMA Perks:Generous BonusesGrowth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salaryHealth BenefitsPosition Summary:Administers oral and external medications to residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical / vocational nurse.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Prepares and administers medications to residents following established proceduresVerifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or recordsClarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective, or contraindicated by consulting with appropriate licensed practitioner. Notifies supervisor when making the decision not to administerTakes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when requiredOrders and re-orders medications and returns all discharge medications for credit in compliance with federal and state regulations.Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room and cart. Takes appropriate precautions to make sure residents / patient do not have access to medications other than those prescribedCompletes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulationsQualifications:1-2 years' experience in related position, in healthcare environment preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent desirableSuccessful completion of a state approved course and is approved to administer oral and external medicationBenefits:Medical insurance with Rx benefitsDental insuranceVision carePaid vacation