Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Life Care Centers of America; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support patients during admission and readmission, ensuring compliance with laws and Life Care standards. The role requires CNA certification, CMA program completion, active state licensing, and CPR certification.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Strong attention to patient safety and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program.
• Active state license and CMA certification.
• 1 year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification on hire or during orientation.
• Completed a State approved CMA program and exam.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, administer, store, and document medications.
• Identify and help prevent medication errors; report any errors.
• Ensure orders are written, signed, and dated by attending physician.
• Chart promptly and accurately.
• Perform CNA functions as directed by supervisor.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.
• Follow Life Care's policies and Code of Conduct.

Skills

CNA care

Medication administration

CPR certified

Geriatric care

Education

State-approved CNA program

CMA program & exam

Current state license

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