Med Tech / QMAP

Century Park Associates; Andover (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Benefits

Job summary

Century Park Associates’ Andover Court Assisted Living in Kansas is seeking a Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) for full-time 3rd shift (10pm–6am). We offer a 2-week rotation, shift differential, competitive wages and excellent benefits.

The CMA delivers quality assisted living services under QMAP/Med Tech guidance, reports to the Resident Care Director, and ensures safe medication administration per plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Med Tech or QMAP certification; certification must remain current during employment.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire; must remain current during employment.
• One year of experience in senior services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows policies for medication administration, ordering, and delivery.
• Immediately reports med errors or missing medications.
• Provides quality care to residents per care plan.
• Promotes resident independence per service plan.
• Complies with infection control guidelines.
• Ensures proper transfer of medication cart between shifts, including narcotic count.
• Documents medication administration in the EHR per policy.
• Participates in community activities and events with residents.
• Demonstrates patience, compassion and integrity with residents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Med Tech or QMAP certification

CPR certification

Tools

EHR documentation

Job description

If you are looking to join a dynamic team and are passionate about serving seniors, then we have the right opportunity for you! Andover Court Assisted Living is hiring for a Certified Medication Assistant (C.M.A.) Right now we are hiring for full-time for 3rd shifts (10p-6a). We have a 2-week rotational schedule that all direct care staff work to make scheduling life's important events even easier. We offer a shift differential, competitive wages, and excellent benefits.

Want to join our team?

CMA certification is needed for this position .

Position Summary

The Certified Medication Technician (Qualified Medication Administration Personnel/QMAP) delivers quality assisted living services focused on maximizing resident’s individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations and Century Park standards. Reports to Resident Care Director (or Assistant Resident Care Director).

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have current Med Tech or QMAP certification. Certification must remain current during employment.
• One (1) year experience in senior services preferred
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain within 90 days of hire. Certification must remain current during employment.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Follows all policies and procedures for medication administration, medication ordering, and delivery
• Immediately reports med errors, or missing medications
• Provides quality care to residents as indicated on the care plan
• Promotes resident independence in accordance with service plan
• Compliant with all infection control guidelines
• Ensures proper transfer of medication cart between shifts, including narcotic count
• Documents medication administration in EHR (electronic health record) per policy
• Participates in community Lifestyles activities, events and outings, and encourages residents to attend
• Demonstrates patience, compassion and integrity with residents

Additional Requirements

• Must enjoy serving seniors
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to handle difficult residents
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must perform efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training

Who We Are

At Century Park Associates, we are dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for our residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. We take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership and personal ethics are not only valued, but expected of all our associates. Our “people come first” approach ensures that excellence, respect and outstanding service are apparent in all we do as an organization. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning and contributing. Every day, team members at Century Park Associates choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations, on behalf of their residents. They have learned that those who go the extra mile receive rewards happiness of heart and peace of mind.