Certified Medication Aide - 2PM to 10PM Shift

Silverton of Cascadia LLC; Silverton (OH); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Silverton of Cascadia LLC in Ohio seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer routine medications and monitor residents in a long-term care setting. The role requires CMA certification in the state of employment and CPR certification, with the employee expected to adhere to all facility policies and HIPAA regulations.

The CMA will dispense medications, document administration, perform basic clinical tasks, and support resident care teams.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Ability to manage medications for a large number of patients without dosage errors.
• Understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses and prepares oral medications per physician orders.
• Provides routine daily medications to residents whose condition and drug regimens are stable.
• Administers and documents medications at the correct times and via the proper route.
• Performs capillary blood glucose checks and monitors vital signs.
• Reports changes in vital signs or adverse effects to the Charge Nurse.
• Counts controlled substances and maintains medication carts.
• Maintains punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medication management

HIPAA knowledge

Communication with residents

Education

CMA program graduate

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.

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.