Certified Medication Aide CMA

Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee engagement

Positive work environment

Excellent training

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our team. As a CMA, you will prepare, administer, and document medications for residents, ensuring orders are signed and residents are correctly identified.

We value accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork in a resident-centered environment. Qualifications include NC CMA certification and CPR, with strong communication and organization skills. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina CMA certification and active CPR certification.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Customer service mindset and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, administer, and document medications as ordered for resident care.
• Verify physician orders before administration.
• Verify resident identity prior to medications or treatments.
• Ensure medications are for the correct resident and are as prescribed.
• Observe and verify medications are ingested or applied as directed.
• Document refusals or omissions of prescribed medications.
• Assist with medication documentation and charting as directed by nursing leadership.
• Monitor inventory and report shortages; ensure floor stock.
• Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment per procedures.
• Verify narcotic records during your shift.
• Follow disposal policies for medications.
• Notify supervisor of discrepancies.
• Review medication records for accuracy and compliance with orders.

Skills

Verbal and written communication in EN

Confidentiality and professionalism

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritize tasks and multitask

Analytical and problem-solving

Team collaboration

Customer service mindset

Independent work with healthcare team

Education

Current North Carolina CMA certification

Job description

Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a member of a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused, with a workplace culture dedicated to uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best self to work, make a difference, and collaborate with like-minded coworkers, we'd love to meet you.

Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is currently seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our team.

Working at Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, you'll enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities

• Positive Work Environment

• Excellent Training

• Competitive Pay and Benefits

What You'll Do

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications commonly used in the facility as ordered for resident care.

• Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, and dated physician's order.

• Verify each resident's identity before administering medications or treatments.

• Ensure medications are administered only to the resident for whom they are prescribed.

• Observe and verify that medications are ingested or applied as directed.

• Document any instance in which prescribed medication is not administered, including the reason for refusal or omission.

• Assist with medication documentation and charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor or Charge Nurse.

• Monitor medication inventory and verify that adequate floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report shortages promptly.

• Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment in accordance with facility procedures.

• Verify the accuracy of narcotic records during your shift.

• Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the disposal of medications.

• Notify the Nurse Supervisor or Charge Nurse of any medication or narcotic discrepancies.

• Review medication records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with physician orders and stop-order policies.

What You'll Need

• Current North Carolina Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification.

• Current/active CPR certification.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate the highest level of professionalism.

• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the healthcare team.

• Customer service mindset and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

We are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents while fostering a supportive, respectful, and rewarding work environment for our employees.