Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA)

Auburn Opco, LLC; Auburn (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn Opco, LLC is seeking a Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) / Med Tech who must hold a CNA license and KMA certification. The role focuses on accurate medication preparation, verification, administration, and documentation aligned with physician orders and state regulations.

The position may involve supporting residents with transfers, positioning, daily living activities, and related CNA duties as needed. Training and SRNA/KMA status maintenance are required to remain in good standing.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA license and Kentucky KMA certification for consideration.
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) with Kentucky Medication Aide training completed.
• Maintain SRNA and KMA status with annual training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications for resident administration as per physician orders.
• Safely administer medications, verify resident, monitor vitals pre-administration, assist with repositioning as needed.
• Document medication administration in the medical record.
• Maintain medication cart in a clean and efficient manner.
• Ensure timely medication reorders from pharmacy.
• Label/date opened medications.
• May perform CNA duties as needed, such as assisting with transfers, positioning, ambulation, or daily living activities.

Education

Kentucky SRNA with KMA certification

Current SRNA and KMA status with annual training

Job description

Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) / Med Tech:

(Must have CNA license and KMA certification for consideration)

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.