Certified Medication Aide

Truity Credit Union; Lyons (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Medication Aide for a full-time role in Lyons, GA. The successful candidate will administer medications and provide routine patient care in a supportive environment. A high school diploma and relevant certifications are required, with a base pay starting at $17.75 per hour, increasing with experience.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Wage shift differentials for varying shifts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Nursing Aide and Certified Medication Aide in Georgia required.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician ordered medications and document accordingly.
• Conduct testing and report any unusual medication reactions.
• Provide routine patient care like bathing and grooming.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Aide in State of Georgia

Certified Medication Aide in State of Georgia

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

$17.75/hr - $17.75/hr

Summary

Administration and documentation of physician ordered medications, treatments, and point of care testing following established clinical guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties within scope of practice may be assigned.)

• Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and clinical guidelines.
• Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established clinical guidelines.
• Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician.
• Documentation of medication administration and/or declination following established clinical guidelines.
• Report and document in the resident's record any unusual reaction to medication and provide to resident, their family and the health care provider.
• Properly store and dispose of medications.
• Provides routine care to the patient, i.e. bathing, grooming, dressing, as needed
• Complete dressing changes of skin alterations as established in the clinical guidelines and per physician orders. Report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
• Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
• Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Nursing Aide in State of Georgia
• Certified Medication Aide in State of Georgia
  
  

EEO / M/ F/ D/ V/ Drug-Free Workplace

WE'RE HIRING FULL-TIME CMA'S FOR THE DAY SHIFT.

Our pay range for CMAs begins at $17.75 an hour and increases based on your established experience, capping at $20.25. The final pay rate is determined at the facility level after experience verification. Wage shift differentials are offered for 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will also be paid every Friday (weekly).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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