Certified Medication Aide NOC

Curry Village of Cascadia; Brookings (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry Village of Cascadia in Brookings, Oregon, is seeking a Certified Medication Aide. The successful candidate will dispense and prepare medications, monitor vital signs, and document patient care in compliance with standards. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and ability to manage multiple patients are required. The position prefers six months of experience in a long-term care environment, with valid CMA and CPR certifications necessary. Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals!

Qualifications

• Valid certification as a CMA in the state of employment.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare oral medications as per physician orders.
• Administer and document medications at correct times and dosages.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to the Charge Nurse.

Skills

Knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology

Ability to manage medications for multiple patients

Understanding of HIPAA

Education

Graduate of a CMA program

Job description

Curry Village Health and Rehabilitation is looking for a Certified Medication Aide to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals to be a FORCE for Good in Brookings, Oregon!

Essential Functions

• Dispenses and prepares oral medications as per physician orders.
• Provides routine daily medications, either prescription or non‑prescription, to patients whose condition and drug regimen are stable.
• Administers and documents medications in the indicated dosage at the correct time, via the desired route.
• Performs capillary blood glucose checks.
• Takes resident’s vital signs, keeps records and monitors for side effects.
• Turns oxygen on and off at pre‑determined, established flow rate.
• Reports any changes in a resident’s vital signs or behavior or any other indication of adverse effects from a medication to the Charge Nurse.
• Counts controlled substances.
• Cleans & restocks medication cart.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintains resident/patient confidentiality.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Ability to manage medications for a large number of patients without making dosage or other medication errors.
• Understanding of HIPAA.

Education

Graduate of a CMA program required, however, we will send to training for the right candidate.

Licenses/Certification

Valid certification as a CMA in the state of employment.

Valid CPR certification.

Experience

Six months experience in a long‑term care environment preferred.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.