Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Full-Time

Westview Cottages; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Medical, Vision, Dental

401K Plan

PTO

Holiday Pay

On Demand Pay (PayActiv)

Education Assistance

Job summary

Westview Cottages in Guthrie, OK is seeking a compassionate Certified Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician. You will work under the supervision of the nursing staff and Director of Nursing Services, following facility policies and state requirements to ensure resident safety and well-being.

Must have a state-approved CMA license, current certification, and English literacy.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Licensed Certified Medication Aide with state-approved training.
• Ability to work under supervision with nursing staff.
• Commitment to resident safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies for medication administration.
• Note and report medication errors.
• Assist in developing procedures to reduce errors.
• Complete forms and maintain charts and reports.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff and physicians.

Skills

English language

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Licensed CMA

Job description

Come work for a company that cares and appreciates its staff and helpus strive to be the difference makers and a guiding light in our profession. Weare searching for attentive, kindhearted health professionals regardless of theposition to help us care for our phenomenal residents.

Remarkable benefits our staff can expect:
Competitive Wages
Comprehensive benefits- Medical, Vision, Dental
Insure Oklahoma- Subsidies to eligible employees.
Maternity Leave- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
401 K Plan
PTO
Holiday Pay
Life Insurance
Referral Bonus Program
Flexible Spending & Daycare Account
Employee Monthly Appreciation Activities
Perfect Attendance Bonus for Full-time Hourly Staff
ON DEMAND PAY- (PayActiv - access to weekly pay!)
Education Assistance- That's right, we will support you as you go backto school. We believe in you!

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Abenity Travel Center
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Purpose of Your Job Position
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.

Education
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.

Experience
Must be a licensed Certified Medication Aide having successfully completed a state approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with laws of this State.

Job Functions

• Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.

• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.

• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.

• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.

• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.

• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.

• Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.

• Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.

• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.

• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system.

• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator.

• Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and other personnel.

• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

• Must provide documentation of such certification upon application for the position.

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.