Certified Medication Aide

Humanity Plus Homes; Grand Island, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Health Insurance

Competitive Pay

Professional & Personal Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mosaic is hiring a Certified Medication Specialist to administer medications to residents as directed by physicians and CMA standards, with thorough documentation of daily administration. You will monitor inventory, report errors, and ensure proper labeling across homes.

A CMA certification is required or training is provided, plus a valid driver's license and preferred experience with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• CMA Certification, or training provided.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer proper medication as directed by prescribing physician and CMA standards.
• Document daily administration and notify staff of errors.
• Monitor medication inventory and log new and refilled meds.
• Monitor home's inventory for proper labeling of medications.
• Detect and address signs of illness or injury with approved first aid training.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Inventory management

First aid

Team collaboration

Education

CMA Certification or CMA training

Job description

If making a positive impact in the lives of others is always on your to-do list -- you'll LOVE working with a team that puts people first.

We're looking for a Certified Medication Specialist to join our team!

As a Certified Medication Specialist, you'll be responsible for administering routine medications to the people we serve as directed by the prescribing physician and providing support as requested by the supervisor.

Who will love this job:

• A proud advocate - you naturally stand up for people while remaining compassionate, responsive, inventive, and effective
• A go-getter - you're always looking for ways to add value, do better work, improve processes, build others up, and make the world a better place
• A collaborator - you naturally draw people together while remaining calm and focused, even in emotionally charged situations

What you'll do:

• Administer proper medication as directed by prescribing physician and in accordance with state certification, company policy, and CMA standards.
• Document daily administration of medication and notify appropriate personnel of any medication errors.
• Monitor medication inventory by properly disposing of any expired medications, and logging in new and refilled meds to ensure proper medication counts.
• Monitor assigned home's inventory for proper labeling of medications
• Detect, document and address signs of illness or injury which warrant medical or nursing intervention and perform first aid according to approved training as needed.

Commitment to Mosaic Values:

At Mosaic, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the chance to contribute and succeed. This commitment is not just a policy, it's the way we work. It's good for the workforce, it's good for Mosaic, and it's the right thing to do.

Requirements

You should have:

• CMA Certification, but will train if you don't have it!
• Valid driver's license
• Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred

Extras we think you'll love:

• Daily Pay
• Health Insurance
• Competitive Pay
• Professional & Personal Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (you earn it from day one!)