Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Life Care Center of Sierra Vista; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA

Job summary

The Life Care Center of Sierra Vista is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to deliver quality care during admission and readmission, following all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, state-approved CNA program, active license, CPR certification, and CMA program completion; one year geriatric nursing experience is preferred, CPR must remain current.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of State approved CNA program.
• Active license in the state required.
• 1 year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification required at hire or during orientation.
• Certified Medication Aide program completed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, store, and document medications as ordered.
• Develop procedures to assess and prevent medication errors.
• Report medication errors immediately.
• Ensure medications are given only with signed physician order.
• Chart promptly and accurately.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and patient service.
• Assist in patient evacuation as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow company policies.

Skills

Independent decision-making

English proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Policy implementation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-approved CNA program

Active state license

CPR certification

Certified Medication Aide program

Job description

Benefits(full-time):

• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
• Life insurance, short/longterm disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts

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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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