Medication Aide (CMA I)

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Cynthiana (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC is seeking a State Registered Nurse Aide with CMA I training to ensure accurate medication administration under physician orders. The role requires maintaining SRNA and KMA status and documenting all nursing actions in the medical record.

The position supports timely medication reorders, proper labeling, and may include CMA-related CNA duties such as resident transfers and daily living activities as needed.

Qualifications

• A CMA I trained SRNA who maintains active CMA I and SRNA status.
• Verification of CMA I status through KBN Mediation Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications for resident administration as per physician orders.
• Safely administer medications with correct resident, dose, route, time and rationale.
• Document medication administration in the medical record.
• Maintain clean and organized medication cart and supplies.
• Coordinate timely medication reorders with the pharmacy.
• Label/date opened medications.
• May perform additional duties including CNA tasks as qualified.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Medication preparation

Pharmacy communication

Education

CMA I training

SRNA status

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.