Certified Medicine Aide, CMA

Genesis; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 28,240 - 36,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Columbia Crest is seeking a Medication Assistant for FT/PT/PRN shifts. Ideal candidates hold a WA CNA license and Medication Assistant Endorsement.

Under licensed nurse supervision, the CMA administers medications and medicated creams, maintains supplies, documents administration, and monitors vital signs as needed to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with one year of CNA experience.
• Completion of a state approved medication aide training course is required.
• Completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant training program is required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer routine and PRN medications as prescribed and document administration.
• Maintain medication supply; clean and restock medicine carts and room.
• Notify pharmacy of new medication orders and refills.
• Monitor vital signs as indicated by drug therapy.

Skills

English language proficiency

CNA certification

Medication administration

Education

CNA training program

Medication aide training course

Job description

Overview

Columbia Crest is looking for a Medication Assistant. FT/PT/PRN shifts available. Ideal candidate holds a CNA License & Medication Assistant Endorsement from the State of WA.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Certified Medicine Aide administers medications and medicated creams within the standards of practice as permitted by their Certification and per state regulations.

• Prepare and administer routine and PRN medications to patients as prescribed by the physician and document administration per policy.
• Maintain medication supply, clean and restock medicine carts and medicine room.
• Notify pharmacy of new medication orders and refills.
• Perform accurate vital sign monitoring when indicated by drug therapy.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a state approved medication aide training course is required.
• Completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant training program is required.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with one year of experience as a CNA.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors to respond to their medical and physical needs.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

Voluntary Insurance Options

• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range: USD $20.50 - $26.50 /Hr.