CMA: Certified Medication Aide — Flexible Shifts & Benefits

Genesis HealthCare; Moses Lake (WA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Columbia Crest is seeking a Medication Assistant to join our care team in Washington. This role supports licensed nursing staff by preparing and administering medications, restocking carts, and monitoring patientVital signs as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold a WA CNA license with a Medication Assistant Endorsement and have at least one year of CNA experience. State-approved training is required and English proficiency is essential for patient safety.

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 respond to their medical and physical needs.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

CNA license

Medication Assistant Endorsement

English literacy

Healthcare experience

Education

CNA training program

Medication aide training

Job description

Columbia Crest is seeking a Medication Assistant to join our care team in Washington. This role supports licensed nursing staff by preparing and administering medications, restocking carts, and monitoring patientVital signs as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold a WA CNA license with a Medication Assistant Endorsement and have at least one year of CNA experience. State-approved training is required and English proficiency is essential for patient safety.