Certified Medication Aide

Ethica Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethica Health is seeking a qualified CNA/CMA to administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine patient care in accordance with clinical guidelines.

The role requires high school completion and active Georgia CNA and CMA credentials. You will document care, monitor patient responses, and follow safety protocols for medication handling and testing within a clinical setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

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