QMA

Traditions-At-Brookside; McCordsville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Traditions-At-Brookside is seeking a qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to safely administer prescribed medications to residents and document care under licensed supervision.

The role requires state-approved training, a current QMA certificate, and the ability to work overtime. You will ensure proper medication storage, maintain records, and respond to alarms and resident needs promptly.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a state approved training program in medication administration.
• Must complete annual medication evaluation with Registered Pharmacy Consultant.
• Current QMA Certificate for current state.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer prescribed medications safely.
• Document medications and resident conditions accurately.
• Check physician orders against medication forms.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of drugs.
• Keep medication cart locked when unattended.
• Respond promptly to call lights and alarms.
• Administer vital signs and document properly.
• Report needs to charge nurse during rounds.
• Ensure privacy in accordance with HIPAA.

Skills

Medication administration training

Overtime availability

Annual medication evaluation with RPh

Education

QMA certificate

Job description

Prepares and administers safely and documents regularly prescribed oral, eye, nasal, and ear medications to residents. Prepares and administers topical medications to intact skin.

Administers as allowed, PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.

Uses the Physician’s Desk Reference or other appropriate drug reference if ever unsure or unclear as to drug being administered.

Checks physician’s orders against medication forms.

Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of all drugs and maintains a clean working environment.

Keeps medication cart locked while unattended.

Care for and position all patient tubing and bags as instructed.

Counts all drugs on Individual Control Drug Records with on-coming charge person at shift change.

Makes rounds and reports needs and conditions to the charge nurse as applicable.

Administers vital signs and documents properly.

Keeps medical records current by charting pertinent resident conditions timely and routine charting as scheduled, with co-signature by licensed nurse.

Answer call lights, bed/chair sensors, pull-pin alarms, and security care bracelet alarms promptly and courteously.

Order medications from pharmacy per physician order.

Complies with the facility’s privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state/federal privacy laws as outlined by HIPAA.

QMA Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to work overtime.
• Successful completion of a state approved training program in medication administration.
• Must complete annual medication evaluation with Registered Pharmacy Consultant.
• Current QMA Certificate for current state

• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

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