Kentucky Medication Aide 3-11

Topaz Fiscal Services; Elkton (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

shift differentials

401K

Job summary

Elkton Nursing & Rehab Center is seeking a Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) / Med Tech. Must be a State Registered Nurse Aide with KMA certification, and maintain SRNA and KMA status through annual training. Shifts include night, day, and PRN, with FT or PT options. Responsibilities cover medication preparation, safe administration, documentation, and possible CNA duties as needed.

Equal Opportunity employer offering benefits and shift differentials. Elkton KY location.

Qualifications

• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) and Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) certification are required.
• CNA license and KMA certification must be current for consideration.
• Basic medication safety and documentation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications for resident administration per physician orders.
• Safely administer medications, verify resident identity, and record vitals as needed.
• Document medication administration in the medical record.
• Maintain a clean, compliant medication cart and reorder meds timely.
• Label and date opened medications and perform CNA duties when required.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

CNA certification

Education

State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA)

Kentucky KMA training

Job description

Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) / Med Tech:

(Must have CNA license and KMA certification for consideration)

Shifts available:

Night shift 6p-6a
Day shift 6a-6p
PRN, FT or PT

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition reimbursement,
competitive wage scale
shift differentials
401K

POSITION PURPOSE:

Ensure proper dosage, distribution, and documentation of medication administration in accordance with physician orders and following State and Federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Prepare medications for resident administration as specified in the physician order, verifying medication, dose, route, time, and reason for administration.
• Safely administering resident medication by verifying correct resident, obtaining any required vital signs pre-administration, assisting with resident repositioning as needed, and administering at a pace comfortable to the resident.
• Document medication administration in the medical record.
• Maintain medication cart in a clean and efficient manner.
• Ensure timely medication reorders from pharmacy as indicated.
• Label/date opened medication bottles/vials/boxes as indicated.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include State Registered Nurse Aide (CNA) duties for which the KMA is qualified. This may include, but is not limited to, assists with resident transfers and positioning, ambulation, activities of daily living including personal care, or feeding assistance. (AKA MUST WORK AS CNA AS NEEDED)

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:

A State Registered Nurse Aide that has successfully completed Kentucky Medication Aide training.
Maintain current/active SRNA and KMA status by completing required annual training.

Elkton Nursing & Rehab Center is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.