Certified Medication Aide: Safe Med Admin & Compassionate Care

Sonya M. Recruiting; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency seeks a Certified Medication Aide in Huntsville, TX. The role involves assisting licensed nurses in providing safe patient care, administering medications, and performing related tasks under supervision. Applicants must have a high school diploma, at least one year of healthcare experience, a BLS certification, and the ability to handle various healthcare responsibilities. This position requires a client-focused approach and adherence to ethical and legal standards in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a Certified Medication Aide or in Clinical Documentation.
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification/license.
• Must provide medical clearances and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nurse in providing care and administering medications.
• Dispense medications under supervision as per state law.
• Observe and report any patient problems.

Skills

Customer/Client Focus

Ethical Conduct

Flexibility

Initiative

Teamwork Orientation

Medical Teamwork

Infection Control

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• 1+ year' experience with any of the following:
  • Certified Medication Aide
  • Clinical Documentation
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification/license
• Do you have a Varicella, MMR, T-Dap, TB, HepB, Current Physical, Flu, Covid, High School Diploma or Transcript?

The Certified Medication Aide roles is to assist the licensed nurse (RN or LPN/LVN) in providing safe and ethical care forclientsthat is, administering prescribed drugs and completing other delegated nursing tasks allowed by state law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unlessotherwise allowed by state law.
Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses.
Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculate medicationdosages and stock the medication cart.
Recording medication administration according to agency procedure
Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs
Recognizes and performs tasks according to level of education and training
Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations.
Performs tasks in an ethical, legal and caring manner
Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare
Respects client rights
Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare
Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others
Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently

Customer/Client Focus; Ethical Conduct; Flexibility; Initiative; Personal Effectiveness/Credibility; Stress
Management/Composure; Teamwork Orientation; Technical Capacity; Multi-tasking; Medical Teamwork; Bedside
Manner & Compassion; Infection Control; Health Promotion and Maintenance; Creating a Safe, Effective Environment;
Informing Others; Judgment; Pain Management.
Required Education and Experience
1. High school diploma.
1. At least one year of Health care industry experience.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
1. Medication Aide certification.
2. Demonstrated experience with production of specialized materials and documents.
3. Proofreading and editing skills.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE UTMB CLEARANCE DOCUMENTS ARE HAND SIGNED
MUST BE WILLING TO WORK AS A CNA WHEN ALL CMA WORK IS DONE.
Schedule: 0545-1815 (x4)

Address: Estelle Unit 264 FM3478 Huntsville, TX. 77320