Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Northbrook Rehabilitation Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life保险

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Northbrook Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to safely administer medications and support resident care. You will work closely with nursing staff to ensure medications are delivered accurately and on time.

This full-time evening role offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits, including health/dental/vision and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, PTO, and EAP.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Iowa CMA certification.
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures and safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as CMA in accordance with state regulations and physician orders.
• Observe residents for medication effectiveness and potential adverse reactions.
• Accurately document medication administration and report concerns promptly.
• Communicate resident condition changes to nursing staff.
• Follow medication safety, infection control, and documentation standards.
• Support nursing staff with routine clinical tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Education

Iowa CMA certification

Job description

Northbrook Rehabilitation Center is actively hiring a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to safely administer medications and support resident care. The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) plays a key role in medication accuracy, resident safety, and daily clinical support. As a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), you will work closely with nursing staff to ensure medications are delivered correctly and on time.

What We Offer

Compensation: $21 - $25 per hour | Daily Pay Available!

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule and Employment Type

• Full-Time Evenings (2PM - 10PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications as the Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in accordance with state regulations and physician orders

• Observe residents for medication effectiveness and potential adverse reactions

• Accurately document medication administration and report concerns promptly

• Communicate resident condition changes to nursing staff

• Follow medication safety, infection control, and documentation standards

• Support nursing staff with routine clinical tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Iowa State CMA certification. Medication Manager Certificates and Medical Assistant certifications are not accepted or recognized for this position.

• Knowledge of medication administration procedures and safety protocols

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills