Certified Medication Aide/Med Tech

Phoenix Health Services, LLC.; Maple Heights (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Health Services, LLC. is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to perform med passes and assist with resident care in the Maple Heights, OH area. The role emphasizes accurate medication delivery, documentation in PCC, and adherence to rights and safety protocols.

The position requires CMA certification, English literacy, and the ability to work the 7:00pm–11:00pm shift with strong time management and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Aide with active CMA certification.
• Ability to document in resident records (Point Click Care).
• Strong English reading and comprehension, basic keyboarding.
• Availability to work 7:00pm–11:00pm shift.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications and administer treatments per physician orders.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and room.
• Document in resident records as required.
• Notify charge nurse of medications needing refills or changes.
• Ensure compliance with residents' rights and safety policies.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed.

Skills

Med pass / medication administration

Time management

Customer service

English literacy

Basic keyboarding

Education

CMA certification

Tools

PCC/PointClickCare

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION

The primary function of a Certified Medication Aide is responsible for the accurate and timely medication distribution (known as a "med pass") for designated residents. The employee must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. The employee must have good English reading skills and comprehension, a working knowledge of basic keyboarding. Excellent time management and customer service skills are a must.

SHIFT:

7:00pm - 11:pm

REPORTS TO:

Charge Nurse

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Passes medications and gives treatments according to physician's orders and in accordance with facility process.2.
• May be required to give shift report on perceived condition of residents.
• May be required to document in the resident records in Point Click Care.
• Responsible for notifying charge nurse of medications needing to be refilled.
• Assures personal and staff compliance to residents' rights.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized medication cart and medication room.
• May be required to assist residents with personal hygiene tasks, and other activities of daily living.
• May be required to assist with activities.
• May be required to perform duties as set forth on Certified Nurse Aide job description as needed.
• Monitors personal and staff compliance to all State and federal requirements including but not limited to blood borne pathogens, hazardous materials, infection control, and fire safety.
• Monitors personal and staff compliance to resident's rights.
• CMA may NOT provide residents: IV injections or scheduled I or II narcotics.
• May be subjected to random drug tests during the course of employment
• May be required to work in roles that do not require Medication Technician certification as deemed necessary by Facility (e.g. STNA).