Certified Medication Aide

Hastings Chamber; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Health Insurance

Competitive Pay

Professional & Personal DevelopmentOp­

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (you earn it from day on

Job summary

Hastings Chamber is seeking a Certified Medication Specialist to join our compassionate team in Norfolk, Nebraska. The role involves administering routine medications as directed by the prescribing physician, and providing support as requested by the supervisor.

You will document daily administration, monitor inventory, and ensure proper labeling. You’ll also detect signs of illness and perform first aid when needed, in line with CMA standards. Excellent benefits and reliable shifts are provided.

Qualifications

• CMA certification required or willing to train.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer proper medication as directed by prescribing physician and CMA standards.
• Document daily administration of medication and notify appropriate personnel of any medication errors.
• Monitor medication inventory by disposing of expired meds and logging new/refilled meds for proper counts.
• Monitor home inventory for proper labeling of medications.
• Detect, document and address signs of illness or injury requiring medical or nursing intervention and perform first aid as needed.

Education

CMA Certification

Job description

Hiring For: Full-Time Days and Overnights

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!)