Certified Medication Aide

PruittHealth Hospitals and Health Care; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth Hospitals and Health Care in Georgia-Atlanta is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to assist residents with medications per their care plans. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to state and federal regulations, with regular communication to the resident’s pharmacy, health care providers, and family.

You will ensure proper medication storage, document administration, monitor for side effects, and follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration.

Qualifications

• Some high school is required.
• On-the-job training provided.
• CPR certification and Medication Tech certification are required by law.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of assisted living policies and procedures regarding all aspects of medication management.
• Reads and follows medication orders and labels accurately.
• Follows the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Documents assistance/administration and resident refusals according to policy.
• Maintains proper medication storage and disposal.
• Identifies and reports concerns with medication orders or resident reactions.

Education

Some high school

Job description

Certified Medication Aide - 2607567

Description

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for assisting residents with medications ordered by their appropriately licensed health care providers and as established in each residents individualized care plan. May provide medication reminders, assistance with self-administration of medications and administration of medications as allowed by state and federal laws and applicable rules according to company policies and procedures. Key communicator with the resident’s pharmacy, healthcare provider and family regarding medication management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledge of assisted living policies and procedures regarding all aspects of medication management
• Remains current in knowledge of state and federal rules regarding scope of practice, medication storage & disposal, infection control practices & bio-hazardous waste disposal.
• Able to accurately read, and follow medication orders and medication labels.
• Able to accurately transpose medication orders to the MAR & make any needed corrections to the MAR according to physician orders.
• Follows the Six Rights of Medication Administration
• Able to identify concerns related to medication orders, medication instructions or resident reactions to medications and takes appropriate actions.
• Follows appropriate infection control practices related to medication administration.
• Follows proper medication storage and disposal practices
• Recognizes possible medication side effects or possible adverse reactions and takes appropriate actions
• Knows which medications unlicensed staff may never provide assistance with, administer or provide supervision for and never does so.
• Monitors resident’s medication quantities and related supplies and makes arrangements for timely procurement of refills so resident dose not miss any doses or required monitoring.
• Makes arrangements for timely procurement of newly ordered medications.
• Makes appropriate physician & family contacts in a professional manner when order clarification is needed, regarding resident reactions to medications or other medication concerns.
• Accurately documents assistance/administration and resident refusal of medications according to policy and professional standards.
• Follows policy, professional standards, and the law regarding storage, assistance/administration of, documentation and disposal of controlled medications
• Immediately reports and documents any medication errors to the administrator or his/her designee per policy and takes appropriate actions for resident’s well-being.
• Reports and documents any resident change in condition.
• Uses good judgment in seeking necessary assistance from peers, supervisor, administrator, physician, family and EMS as needed.
• Obtain accurate pulse and respiration rate; obtains accurate blood pressure, body temperature, and blood glucose reading
• Accurately documents the effectiveness of medications given on an as needed basis and does so in a timely manner.
• Monitors medications for accountability by verifying medications have been ordered appropriately, are received as ordered, and controlled med drug counts are done at change of shift.
• Communicates effectively from shift to shift & to others (family, pharmacy, physician etc.) as necessary to facilitate the accuracy of any needed follow-up regarding resident medications.
• Routinely inspects, cleans and monitors the med storage system, equipment and supplies for resident safety. Reports any concerns to the supervisor for correction or repair.
• Assists direct care partners with their duties as part of the direct care team
• Completes thorough face to face change of shift report to CMA relieving for next shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned that are within the scope of the CMAs practice, training, and abilities.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Some high school

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

On-the-job training provided

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW

CPR certification. Medication Tech certification

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous medication tech experience preferred. Experience with long term care or assisted living population preferred.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Job: Nursing

Primary Location: Georgia-Atlanta

Schedule: Full-time :

Shift: 2nd Shift

Job Posting: Sep 16, 2026, 5:40:43 PM

Work Locations:

• PruittPlace - Sandy Springs
• 7400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE
• Atlanta 30328