Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Alliance Health Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee engagement activities

Positive work environment

Excellent training

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Piedmont Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to provide safe medication administration and documentation under nurse supervision. Responsibilities include verifying orders, resident identity, charting, stock management, and adherence to facility policies.

Requires NC CMA or CNA cert and active CPR, with strong English communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current Medication Aide Certification or Nursing Assistant Certification from NC.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document medications as ordered.
• Verify orders with written, signed, and dated physician orders.
• Verify resident identity before administering medication.
• Ensure medications are not misassigned between residents.
• Document refusals and charting as directed by Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
• Assist with medication charting and ensure adequate floor stock.
• Order prescribed medications and supplies per procedures.
• Maintain narcotic accountability for the shift.
• Follow policies on destruction of medications and report discrepancies.
• Review medication cards for accuracy and stop orders.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Medication Aide Certification (NC)

Nursing Assistant Certification (NC)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY! We are pleased to offer a voluntary benefit for employees to access their pay on their own schedule. Work today, get paid today.

Piedmont Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitationis a member of a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best "you" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

Piedmont Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is looking for a Certified Medication Aide (CMA).

Working at Piedmont Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

What you will do:

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use.
• Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed and dated order from an attending licensed physician.
• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
• Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied, as directed.
• Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
• Assist with medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse, as directed.
• Verify that adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
• Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
• Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destruction of medications.
• Notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.
• Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order and adherence to stop order policies.

What you need:

• Current Medication Aide Certification or Current Nursing Assistant Certification from NC.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.

Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.