Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Life Care Centers of America; Andover (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Kansas seeks a Certified Medication Aide to deliver quality care to patients during admission and readmission, in line with laws and Life Care standards. Requires high school diploma, state CNA, CMA program, active license, CPR, and preferred 1 year geriatric nursing experience. You will perform medication administration, maintain documentation, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program.
• Active licensure in the applicable state and maintenance throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.
• Completed a State approved Certified Medication Aide program.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, administer, store, and document medications as ordered.
• Develop and implement procedures to assess and prevent medication errors.
• Report medication errors immediately.
• Ensure medication orders are written, signed, and dated.
• Chart in a timely manner.
• Perform CNA functions as directed by supervisor.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow policies including Code of Conduct.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a State approved CNA program

Active license in applicable State

CPR certification

Certified Medication Aide program

Job description

Position Summary

The Certified Medication Aide delivers quality care to patients during the admission and readmission process in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
• Completed a State approved program and exam for Certified Medication Aide

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, store, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in the facility as well as those which may be ordered by the attending physician
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures to assess potential medication errors; when, where, and why they occur; and how they can be prevented.
• Report medication errors immediately.
• Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, and dated order from an attending physician
• Chart appropriately and in a timely manner
• Perform CNA functions as directed by supervisor
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer