Certified Medication Aide - Austin, TX

Cenikor Foundation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cenikor Foundation in Texas is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to dispense prescribed medications and support clients daily in a dynamic addiction treatment setting.

The role requires a CMA certificate, CPR/First Aid, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of medical experience; you will work in a team, maintain professional standards, and adhere to Cenikor's core principles.

Qualifications

• Experience with diverse clients.
• Strong time management and prioritization.
• Excellent communication and documentation.
• Knowledge of pharmacology relevant to substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescribed medications as needed to clients daily.
• Provide medical care to a diverse ethnic and cultural population.
• Maintain accurate and compliant medication administration records.
• Uphold Cenikor’s Core Principles in every interaction with clients and staff.

Skills

Medication administration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Job description

Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's In It for You?:

• PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work.
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• COMPETITIVE PAY
• STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals.
• The work we do isn't easy. If you like to work hard, to serve others and to have FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!

Schedule: Part Time Sunday-Tuesday 10am-7pm Full Time Tuesday-Saturday 10am-7pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Dispense prescribed medications as needed to clients daily.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experienced in working with various types of people.
• Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Patience, perseverance, and resilient in a challenging environment.
• Presents a professional, positive image.
• Excellent assessment and communication skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders.
• Capable of providing medical care to a diverse ethnic and cultural population.
• Capable of performing job responsibilities in a professional manner. ? Excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture:
  • Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
  • Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
  • Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
  • Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
  • Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Experience:

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year of medical experience preferably in providing care for individuals with alcohol and substance abuse, mental health and chemical dependency treatment.

Licensure Required:

• Current CMA Certificate
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid required