Medication Aide (CMA I)

Topaz Fiscal Services; Cynthiana (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services is seeking a State Registered Nurse Aide with CMA I training to accurately prepare and administer medications to residents in a regulated setting.

The role requires verifying orders, monitoring residents, documenting in medical records, and maintaining the medication cart. Additional CMA-related duties may be assigned to support resident care and facility operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) with Kentucky CMA I training.
• Active SRNA and CMA I status with annual renewal.
• Verification of CMA I status through the KBN Mediation Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications for resident administration per physician orders, verifying dosage, route, time and reason.
• Safely administer medications, confirming resident identity and monitoring as needed.
• Document medication administration in the medical record.
• Maintain clean and organized medication cart.
• Ensure timely medication reorders from the pharmacy.
• Label and date opened medication containers as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including CMA-related tasks for which the KMA is qualified.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Resident safety

Vital signs

CNA duties

Education

State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA)

Kentucky CMA I training

Job description

Day shift 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Salary commensurate with experience.

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 not limited to, assists with resident transfers and positioning, ambulation, activities of daily living including personal care, or feeding assistance.

EDUCATION/ REQUIREMENTS:

A State Registered Nurse Aide that has successfully completed Kentucky Medication Aide (CMA I) training. Maintain current/active SRNA and KMA status by completing required annual training. Verification of CMA I status through the KBN Mediation Aide Registry.