Certified Medication Aide | Weekly Pay & Compassionate Rehab

Community Health Systems of Georgia (CHSGA); Macon (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

myFlexPay – ability to receive pay

401(k) with match

Job summary

Cherry Blossom Health & Rehab is seeking a Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine care following clinical guidelines. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient safety, and teamwork with nurses and families.

Minimum qualifications include GA CNA and CMA certifications, plus a high school diploma. The position offers pay between $18.93 and $21.25 per hour with evening/night/weekend differentials and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) in Georgia.
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in Georgia.

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

CNA Certification GA

CMA Certification GA

Healthcare documentation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

CNA Georgia

CMA Georgia

Job description

Cherry Blossom Health & Rehab is seeking a Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine care following clinical guidelines. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient safety, and teamwork with nurses and families.

Minimum qualifications include GA CNA and CMA certifications, plus a high school diploma. The position offers pay between $18.93 and $21.25 per hour with evening/night/weekend differentials and weekly pay.