Certified Medical Assistant

Yad Healthcare; Windsor (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive wages and benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company perks and activities

Job summary

Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Windsor, NC is hiring a Certified Medication Aide (CMA). The role administers oral and topical medications under physician orders and nurse supervision, ensuring resident safety and compliance with regulations.

Requirements include CMA Certification; duties include recording meds, monitoring residents, and reporting changes while maintaining a safe, respectful care environment.

Qualifications

• CMA Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Records medications and treatments accurately.
• Notifies licensed staff when a resident reports pain.
• May take and record vital signs as required.
• Responds to resident call lights and assists with rounds.
• Observes for adverse drug reactions and reports to a nurse.
• Maintains resident safety and quality of care.
• Administers PRN medications per facility policy.
• Reports changes in condition or behavior to staff.

Skills

Medication administration

Education

CMA Certification

Job description

Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Windsor, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

NOW HIRING:

(CMA) Certified Medication Aide 3-11

Benefits:

• Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Company Discounts
• Company Perks and Activities

Job Description:

The overall purpose of the Certified Medication Aide (CMA) position is to administer oral and topical medications to residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the residents.

Certified Medication Aide Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents' based upon their specific chart.
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
• Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident's needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Support and maintains a culture of safety and quality.Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.

Requirements:

• CMA Certification

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