Certified Medication Aide - Day Shift | Weekly Pay & Perks

CHSGa; Georgia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

myFlexPay

PTO with cash-out

7 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Referral bonus

Job summary

Orchard Health & Rehab in Georgia is seeking a full-time Day shift Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and perform point-of-care testing following clinical guidelines. Responsibilities include administering various medications, documenting administration, safety, and providing routine patient care as directed.

Minimum qualifications include GA CNA and CMA credentials and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Must have Georgia CNA certification and CMA certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient computer skills and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and clinical guidelines.
• Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established clinical guidelines.
• Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician.
• Documentation of medication administration and/or declination following established clinical guidelines.
• Report and document in the resident’s record any unusual reaction to medication and provide to resident, their family and the health care provider.
• Properly store and dispose of medications.
• Provides routine care to the patient, i.e. bathing, grooming, dressing, as needed
• Complete dressing changes of skin alterations as established in the clinical guidelines and per physician orders. Report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA GA

CMA GA

Job description

Orchard Health & Rehab in Georgia is seeking a full-time Day shift Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and perform point-of-care testing following clinical guidelines. Responsibilities include administering various medications, documenting administration, safety, and providing routine patient care as directed.

Minimum qualifications include GA CNA and CMA credentials and a high school diploma.