Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)

Traditionsofbeavercreek; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Beavercreek is seeking a qualified CMA to administer medications to residents and maintain accurate medical records. The role involves ensuring proper storage and cleanliness of drugs while adhering to privacy laws. The ideal candidate must have a current QMA certificate and a successful completion of a state-approved training program in medication administration. This position offers benefits such as a retirement plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a state-approved training program in medication administration.
• Must complete annual medication evaluation with Registered Pharmacy Consultant.
• Current QMA Certificate for current state.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document prescribed medications to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of medications.
• Charts pertinent resident conditions in medical records.
• Answer call lights and security alarms promptly.

Skills

Ability to work overtime

Completion of state-approved training program

Current QMA Certificate for state

Job description

Traditions at Beavercreek, 800 Grayson Ln, Beavercreek, OH 45430, USA

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers safely and documents regularly prescribed oral, eye, nasal, and ear medications to residents. Prepares and administers topical medications to intact skin.
• Administers as allowed PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Uses the Physician’s Desk Reference or other appropriate drug reference if ever unsure or unclear as to drug being administered.
• Checks physician’s orders against medication forms.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of all drugs and maintains a clean working environment.
• Keeps medication cart locked while unattended.
• Care for and position all patient tubing and bags as instructed.
• Counts all drugs on Individual Control Drug Records with on-coming charge person at shift change.
• Makes rounds and reports needs and conditions to the charge nurse as applicable.
• Administers vital signs and documents properly.
• Keeps medical records current by charting pertinent resident conditions timely and routine charting as scheduled, with co-signature by licensed nurse.
• Answer call lights, bed/chair sensors, pull-pin alarms, and security care bracelet alarms promptly and courteously.
• Order medications from pharmacy per physician order.
• Complies with the facility’s privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state/federal privacy laws as outlined by HIPAA.

CMA Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work overtime.
• Successful completion of a state approved training program in medication administration.
• Must complete annual medication evaluation with Registered Pharmacy Consultant.
• Current QMA Certificate for current state

Retirement plan

Paid time off

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