Certified Medication Aide

Sonya M. Recruiting; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency seeks a Certified Medication Aide in Huntsville, TX. The role involves assisting licensed nurses in providing safe patient care, administering medications, and performing related tasks under supervision. Applicants must have a high school diploma, at least one year of healthcare experience, a BLS certification, and the ability to handle various healthcare responsibilities. This position requires a client-focused approach and adherence to ethical and legal standards in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a Certified Medication Aide or in Clinical Documentation.
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification/license.
• Must provide medical clearances and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nurse in providing care and administering medications.
• Dispense medications under supervision as per state law.
• Observe and report any patient problems.

Skills

Customer/Client Focus

Ethical Conduct

Flexibility

Initiative

Teamwork Orientation

Medical Teamwork

Infection Control

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with any of the following:
  • Certified Medication Aide
  • Clinical Documentation
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification/license
• Do you have a Varicella, MMR, T-Dap, TB, HepB, Current Physical, Flu, Covid, High School Diploma or Transcript?

Job Overview

The Certified Medication Aide roles is to assist the licensed nurse (RN or LPN/LVN) in providing safe and ethical care for clients that is, administering prescribed drugs and completing other delegated nursing tasks allowed by state law.

Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
• Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses.
• Perform tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculate medication dosages and stock the medication cart.
• Recording medication administration according to agency procedure
• Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs
• Recognizes and performs tasks according to level of education and training
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations.
• Performs tasks in an ethical, legal and caring manner
• Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare
• Respects client rights
• Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare
• Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others
• Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently

Skills and Attributes

Customer/Client Focus; Ethical Conduct; Flexibility; Initiative; Personal Effectiveness/Credibility; Stress Management/Composure; Teamwork Orientation; Technical Capacity; Multi-tasking; Medical Teamwork; Bedside Manner & Compassion; Infection Control; Health Promotion and Maintenance; Creating a Safe, Effective Environment; Informing Others; Judgment; Pain Management.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma.
• At least one year of Health care industry experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Medication Aide certification.
• Demonstrated experience with production of specialized materials and documents.
• Proofreading and editing skills.
• PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE UTMB CLEARANCE DOCUMENTS ARE HAND SIGNED
• MUST BE WILLING TO WORK AS A CNA WHEN ALL CMA WORK IS DONE.

Schedule

0545-1815 (x4)

Location

Estelle Unit 264 FM3478 Huntsville, TX. 77320