Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Medicalodges,-Inc; Coffeyville (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Medicalodges is seeking a part-time Certified Medication Aide to administer medications and provide direct care to residents in a Kansas facility. You will document medication administration and assist with treatments as directed, ensuring safety and accuracy in a compassionate environment.

The ideal candidate holds current certification as a Medication Aide/technician in good standing in Kansas, demonstrates knowledge of safe medication practices, and can monitor residents for adverse effects

Qualifications

• Current Certified Medication Aide/technician certification in good standing in the state in which the facility is located
• Knowledge of safe medication administration technique
• Ability to recognize complications and adverse effects from medication
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrates patience and empathy

Responsibilities

• Administers and documents medication and treatment as directed.
• Observes, records, and reports symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interaction, adverse drug reactions, or a side effects of the medication.
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner while keeping medication areas clean and orderly.
• Monitors medications to ensure they are refilled as required by policies.
• Obtains vital signs and weights on residents as assigned and directed.
• Performs CNA duties when required.

Skills

Safe medication administration

Observation and reporting

Basic computer skills

Empathy and patience

Education

Certified Medication Aide Certification (state)

Job description

• Job Category Med Aide, Certified Medication Aide
• Employee Type PT-Part Time

Job Summary:

Administer the medication and treatments of residents. Provide direct care to residents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administers and documents medication and treatment as directed.
• Observes, records, and reports symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interaction, adverse drug reactions, or a side effects of the medication.
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner while keeping medication areas clean and orderly.
• Monitors medications to ensure they are refilled as required by policies.
• Obtains vital signs and weights on residents as assigned and directed.
• Performs CNA duties when required.

Job Qualifications & Skills:

• Current Certified Medication Aide/technician certification in good standing in the state in which the facility is located
• Knowledge of safe medication administration technique
• Ability to recognize complications and adverse effects from medication
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrates patience and empathy

Summary

We Own It!. Medicalodges is a 100% employee-owned organization with over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents. If you have a passion for providing seniors with outstanding care we want to talk with you today!