Certified Medication Aide

Ohio Living; Maryland; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer prescribed drugs to residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role emphasizes safety, precise documentation, and adherence to standards for quality care.

The position includes managing medication carts, monitoring for adverse reactions, participating in care conferences, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment while providing compassionate, person-centered care. Strong English communication is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current unencumbered certification for the state of Ohio to practice as a Certified Medication Aide is required.
• One year of health care industry experience is required.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Observes patients for drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurses.
• Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including vital signs and PRN medication reporting after nurse assessment.
• Assists the Charge Nurse in providing care to clients, including observation and reporting of needs.
• Creates and maintains a warm, personal atmosphere and a calm environment on the unit.
• Stocks the medication cart and reports when medication needs to be ordered.
• Ensures CNAs perform rounds, answers call lights timely, and meets residents' needs.
• Checks rooms for medications and unauthorized food items, reporting findings to the Charge Nurse.
• Maintains rooms and work areas in a clean, sanitary and safe manner per infection control standards.
• Attends care conferences and department meetings; shares observations to improve quality and efficiency.
• Recording medication administration according to facility procedure.
• Reports changes in residents' or patients' condition to the Charge Nurse promptly.
• Reports concerns and complaints from residents, patients, or family members.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Certified Medication Aide administers prescribed drugs to residents in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Care Management and Service Delivery (50%)

• Dispenses oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Observes patients for drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurses.
• Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, reporting the need for PRN medication to the Charge Nurse and receives permission to give medication after the Charge Nurse has assessed the patient and confirmed the need.
• Assists the Charge Nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit.

Operations Management (25%)

• Stocks the medication cart, reporting to the nurse when a medication needs ordered.
• Ensures that CNAs are doing frequent rounds and call lights are answered in a timely manner and residents needs are met.
• Checks rooms for all medications and unauthorized food items, reporting findings to the Charge Nurse.
• Maintains resident and patient rooms, work areas/equipment in a clean, sanitary and safe manner and follows established infection control/standard precautions, reporting all hazardous conditions to the Charge Nurse immediately.
• Attends care conferences as directed by Charge Nurse.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.
• Willingly and consistently shares observations and insights of departmental operations that may improve quality and efficiencies of department.

Administration and Reporting (25%)

• Recording medication administration according to facility procedure.
• Reports all changes in resident’s or patient’s condition to the Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Reports all concerns and complaints voiced or shared by residents, patients, or family members.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education – High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification – Current unencumbered certification for the state of Ohio to practice as a Certified Medication Aide required.
• Experience – One year of health care industry experience required.
• Skills – Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Other Requirements – Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting – Up to 8 hours/day
• Standing – Up to 8 hours/day
• Walking – Up to 8 hours/day
• Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies – Up to 50 pounds
• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays – Required as scheduled
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts – Work day
• Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes – Work day
• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses – Work day
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases – I