Certified Medication Assistant — Compassionate Resident Care

MQS Health; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture commit

Shift differentials

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Masonic Village Assisted Living in Burlington, NJ is seeking a Certified Medication Assistant to join our compassionate team. The CMA will administer medications, monitor residents, and assist with daily care under supervision, ensuring safety and accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications include CMA certification in NJ, CNA/CHHA as required, and CMA experience. We offer full-time, part-time, and PRN roles with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Medication Technician/Aide Certification in the state of employment.
• Must also be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA/HHA), as required.
• Previous Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) experience required.
• Experience in administering oral, topical, optic, ophthalmic medications, and subcutaneous injections required.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow clinical instructions accurately and consistently.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple residents in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely and accurately per physician orders and facility policies.
• Deliver medications via oral, topical, optic, ophthalmic, and subcutaneous routes as permitted.
• Observe residents for responses, document, and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with basic resident care under licensed nursing staff guidance.
• Ensure medications are stored, secured, and accounted for per procedures and regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medication administration and related care activities.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to promote resident-centered care and positive outcomes.

Skills

CMA certification

Medication administration

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Oral/topical meds

Subcutaneous injections

CNA/CHHA eligible

Education

CMA certification (NJ)

CNA or CHHA license

Previous CMA experience

Job description

Masonic Village Assisted Living in Burlington, NJ is seeking a Certified Medication Assistant to join our compassionate team. The CMA will administer medications, monitor residents, and assist with daily care under supervision, ensuring safety and accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications include CMA certification in NJ, CNA/CHHA as required, and CMA experience. We offer full-time, part-time, and PRN roles with competitive pay and benefits.