QMA - Qualified Medication Aide

Miller; Walkerton (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller’s Health Systems is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in an Indiana facility. You will assist patients with daily activities, administer medications, and ensure accurate recordkeeping under nurse supervision.

Candidates should be certified as a QMA in Indiana and have completed RCA and Medication Assistant training, with preferred experience in long-term care. Join our team dedicated to compassionate care since 1964.

Qualifications

• Must have completed RCA and Medication Assistant training.
• Pass the Qualified Medication Assistant exam.
• Certified as a Qualified Medication Assistant by the State of Indiana.
• Registered with State Department of Public Instruction.
• Meet all qualifications for Nurse Assistant.
• Experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and assist with daily activities.
• Administer medications and document related information.
• Monitor patients and report changes to nursing staff.
• Collect and record information vital to patients’ conditions and treatment.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

Resident Care Assistant Training

Medication Assistant Training

60 hour Qualified Medication Assistant course

40 hour practicum

Indiana QMA certification

Job description

Since 1964, Indiana families have looked to Miller's Health Systems for compassionate care for their loved ones. Our 100% employee-owned company offersa wide variety of employment and professional growth opportunities. To learn more about our company, visit us at: http://www.millersmerrymanor.com/about-us .

Job Description

Are you friendly, passionate about serving others, and want a job where you can make a difference each day? If this sounds like you, then becoming a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) at Miller’s Health Systems might be the right step for you!

As a QMA, you provide basic care to patients and assist them in their daily activities. You administer medications to patients and record related documentation. You watch for changes in your patients and quickly report them to the team of nurses that work with you. You collect and record information vital to the patients’ conditions and treatment.

Apply if you are:

• Certified in the State of Indiana
• Passionate about serving others
• Able to work with a dedicated team
• Professional appearance and behavior

Qualifications

1. Successful completion of Resident Care Assistant and Medication Assistant Training courses.
2. Successful completion of the 60 hour Qualified Medication Assistant course and the 40 hour practicum.
3. Pass the Qualified Medication Assistant exam.
4. Certified as a Qualified Medicine Assistant by the State of Indiana.
5. Registered with State Department of Public Instruction.
6. Meet all qualifications for Nurse Assistant.
7. Proven ability and experience as a resident care assistant.
8. Experience in long term care preferred.
9. Follow instructions.
10. Communicate verbally and in writing.
11. Is neat, well groomed and professional.
12. Pass the physical examination required at employment.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.