Certified Medication Aide CMA

Avamere; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Avamere Crestview of Portland is seeking a full-time Certified Medication Aide to ensure the safe administration of medications to residents. This role involves upholding nursing standards, maintaining patient confidentiality, and fostering a warm environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be state certified, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off/sick leave

401K retirement plan with employer match

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to net earned income before payday

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed certified medication aide in Oregon.
• Knowledge of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms essential.
• Ability to accurately measure, record, and report vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents as ordered.
• Complete necessary forms, charts, and reports timely.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.

Skills

Knowledge of medical abbreviations

Ability to measure vital signs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medication Aide

Job description

Oregon State Licensed Certified Medication Aide

Type: Full-Time, EVE Shift (2:00 PM to 10:00 PM)

Shift: EVE Shift, Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Friday

Location: Avamere Crestview of Portland - 6530 SW 30th Ave. Portland, OR 97239

• Administer medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physician
• Administer medications in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, local procedures and practices, and requirements of the state
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications ordered for a resident
• Complete necessary forms, charts, and reports in a timely matter
• Ensure all medications administered are properly labeled, returned, and reordered
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environment
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Effectively communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing and/or administrator

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a licensed certified medication aide in this state
• Knowledge of the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms for medication administration
• Ability to accurately measure, record, and report vital signs

Employee Benefits:

• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday

Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certified Medication Aide

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