QMA

Traditionswestfield; Sellersburg (IN); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Traditionswestfield is seeking a qualified QMA to administer medications and provide resident support in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes accurate medication handling, vital sign monitoring, and timely communication with nursing staff to uphold residents' independence and safety.

The position requires completion of a state-approved medication administration program and current QMA certification, with an emphasis on privacy, teamwork, and complying with facility policies.

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 the current state.
• Equal Opportunity Employer; willingness to comply with workplace policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers prescribed medications and documents them.
• Administers PRN drugs as authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Maintains clean storage and proper handling of medications.
• Keeps medication cart secure and reports needs to the charge nurse.
• Records vital signs and patient conditions timely; ensures HIPAA compliance.
• Responds to call lights and alarms promptly; orders medications as directed.

Skills

Overtime

Education

State-approved medication administration training

QMA certificate (current)

Job description

As a QMA, you’ll administer medications to residents according to state regulations and community policies, while also providing support, monitoring, and communication to ensure residents’ needs are met. You will play a key role in helping residents maintain independence and quality of life

QMA Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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