Medication Assistant/MA-C (SNF)

Caldera-Care-1; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance and continued ed.

Job summary

Aurora Valley Care Skilled Nursing & Rehab (a Caldera Care facility) is seeking a Medication Assistant-Certified endorsement holder for full-time Day and Evening shifts. This role focuses on ensuring medications and treatments are delivered as prescribed and coordinating with NACs to complete tasks.

Strong policy knowledge and infection-control practices are required. Requirements include active MACE licensure or WA NAC with 1000 hours this year, NAC certification with OBRA registry, plus

Qualifications

• Current active MACE national licensure without enforcement action or active WA NAC with 1000 hours in the past year
• Current NAC certification and OBRA registry
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities
• English proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
• Ability to pass a background check with no disqualifying events

Responsibilities

• Medicate residents and administer treatments per care plans
• Direct NACs to ensure task completion
• Follow facility policies and infection control standards
• Complete charting in PCC before end of shift
• Complete assessments as ordered by Supervising RN, RCM or DNS

Job description

PLEASE READ: THIS POSITION IS NOT FOR A MEDICAL ASSISTANT. ADDITIONALLY, A MEDICATION ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED IS NOT THE SAME AS A MED TECH IN AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE MEDICATION ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED ENDORSEMENT.

About Us

At Aurora Valley Care Skilled Nursing & Rehab (a Caldera Care facility), we are dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels like home for both our residents and our staff. We take pride in providing top-notch care and delivering the highest standards of excellence, which is only possible thanks to our incredible employees. Join our team of amazing individuals today!

Pay Range: $28-$29 DOE

Shift: Day & Evening

Full Time Only

MA-C Responsibilities:

• Ensure assigned residents receive their medications and treatments as ordered in their respective care plans
• Directs NACs to ensure completion of assigned tasks
• Follows center's policies and policies related to infection control and safety
• Ensures timely completion of all charting is done in PCC daily before end of shift
• Completion of all assigned assessments as ordered from Supervising RN, RCM and/or DNS

Qualifications:

• Current active MACE national licensure without enforcement action against it OR active WA NAC and experience working in Skilled Nursing Facility; minimum of 1000 hours in the past calendar year REQUIRED
• Current NAC certification and active OBRA registry
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Fast & adaptive problem-solving abilities
• In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations
• First Aid & CPR certifications
• Ability to speak, understand, read and write English proficiently
• Ability to pass a background check with no disqualifying events

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition assistance and continued education

THIS IS NOT A POSITION FOR A MEDICAL ASSISTANT. THIS POSITION IS FOR THE MEDICATION ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED ENDORSEMENT ONLY.