Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Cypress Pointe Health & Wellness; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very Competitive Pay

PTO and Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurances

Job summary

Cypress Pointe Health and Wellness in Houston, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support residents by ensuring medications are administered accurately and in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.

This full-time role requires a Texas CMA certification and a high school diploma; benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, disability coverage, and more.

Qualifications

• Must have a Texas CMA certification and a high school diploma.
• Experience in medication administration and patient care is preferred.
• Good documentation and observation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications accurately and timely.
• Record medication administration and report changes to the licensed nurse.
• Monitor residents for drug effects and adverse reactions.
• Maintain narcotic counts and medication storage procedures.
• Follow care plans and infection control procedures.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Observation skills

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medication Aide (Texas)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

At Cypress Pointe Health and Wellness, our associates are our most valuable asset! Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.

CMA's (Certified Medication Aide)

The Job: The CMA will support the community by ensuring residents are well cared for and receive accurate medications as ordered by the physician/physician extender in accordance with established nursing standards, standards of medication aide practices, state and federal requirements, and guidelines of the community related to medication administration.

Full-Time Benefits

• Very Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)

Responsibilities

• Obtain report from licensed nurse/CMA being relieved and record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
• Administer medications to residents in an accurate, timely manner to include, but not limited to, correct resident/correct medication/correct dose/correct route/correct time.
• Observe residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects. Report immediately to licensed nurse.
• Document resident cares related to medication administration, related monitoring, and report to the licensed nurse any occurrence of observed adverse effects/change in resident's condition.
• Notify licensed nurse of observed changes in residents’ conditions, medication errors, medication not available, and any other observations.
• Perform duties of Certified Nurse Aide as assigned.
• Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident’s needs and his/her comprehensive assessment as assigned.
• Participate in Community education programs.
• Promptly report observed changes in residents’ conditions to the licensed nurse.
• Respond to residents’ call for assistance promptly.
• Verify accuracy of narcotic count; check emergency kit and exchange keys.
• Obtain in-service hours required.
• Observe infection control procedures.
• Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Store medications accurately and appropriately, monitor drug expiration dates and follow process for destruction.

Must-Haves for Role

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Medication Aide in the State of Texas
• CPR certification (preferred)
• Reliable transportation

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.