Certified Medication Aide

S ecora H ealth; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cascadia Healthcare in Portland, OR is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer routine medications to residents in a long-term care setting. You will dispense medications, document dosages, and monitor patient responses. The role requires CMA certification, CPR, and graduation from a CMA program.

Six months LTC experience preferred; shifts include Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday 6:00 am–2:00 pm. HIPAA knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• CMA program graduate required.
• Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Understanding of HIPAA and patient privacy protections.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses and prepares oral medications as per physician orders.
• Provides routine daily medications to residents with stable conditions.
• Administers and documents medications in the indicated dosage and time.
• Performs capillary blood glucose checks.
• Takes residents' vital signs, keeps records and monitors for side effects.
• Turns oxygen on and off at established flow rates.
• Reports any changes in vital signs or adverse effects to the Charge Nurse.
• Counts and reconciles controlled substances.
• Cleans and restocks medication cart.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medication management

HIPAA

Education

Graduate of CMA program

Job description

Description

A Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering routine medications to residents/patients

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Shift Available: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Essential Functions

• Dispenses and prepares oral medications as per physician orders.
• Provides routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients whose condition and drug regimen are stable.
• Administers and documents medications in the indicated dosage at the correct time, via the desired route
• Performs capillary blood glucose checks.
• Takes resident’s vital signs, keeps records and monitors for side effects.
• Turns oxygen on an off at pre-determined, established flow rate.
• Reports any changes in a resident’s vital signs or behavior or any other indication of adverse effects from a medication to the Charge Nurse.
• Counts controlled substances.
• Cleans & restocks medication cart.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintains resident/patient confidentiality.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Ability to manage medications for a large number of patients without making dosage or other medicationerrors.
• Understanding of HIPAA.

Requirements

Education

Graduate of a CMA program required.

Licenses/Certification

Valid certification as a CMA in the state of employment.

Valid CPR certification

Experience

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.