Qualified Medication Aide

Magnolia Health Systems; Gas City (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Accident insurance

Disability coverage

Hospital indemnity

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Attendance bonuses

Weekend bonuses

Holiday pay

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Career advancement

Job summary

Twin City Health Care in Gas City, Indiana is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide to work under licensed nurse supervision to perform skilled nursing tasks per plan of care. Responsibilities include preparing and administering prescribed oral medications, documenting regularly, and ensuring vitals and approvals; injectable meds must be administered by a nurse.

Indiana QMA certification and state-approved training are required.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in Indiana.
• Must complete a State approved training program in medication administration.
• Must possess a current health certificate/examination as required by State agencies.
• Must perform only those duties taught in the approved training program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer safely and document regularly prescribed oral medications for residents.
• Administer oral PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Understand that injectable medications must always be given by a licensed nurse.
• Recognize that verbal orders may not be accepted by a QMA.
• Take and record appropriate vital signs before administering certain medications.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs documentation

Telephone/verbal orders knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Indiana QMA certification

State-approved medication administration training

Current health certificate

Job description

Job Description:

Qualified Medication Aides are valuable members of our health care team who work under the supervision of a licensed nurse to perform skilled nursing care tasks as assigned according to plan of care.

About us:

Twin City Health Care is a skilled nursing facility located in Gas City, Indiana. Twin City Health Care is seeking compassionate Qualified Medication Aides to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care to our residents.

Shift: Day Shift

About the Role:

Twin City Health Care is seeking Qualified Medication Aides to-

• Prepare and administer safely and document regularly prescribed oral medications
• to residents.
• Administer as allowed, oral PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Understand that injectable medications must always be given by a licensed nurse.
• Demonstrate knowledge that the telephone or verbal orders may never be
• accepted by a QMA.
• Understand and demonstrate knowledge that appropriate vital signs will be taken and recorded as required before administering certain medications.

About you:

The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

• Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in the State of Indiana.
• Must complete a State approved training program in medication administration.
• Must possess a current health certificate/examination as required by State
• agencies.
• Must perform only those duties that were taught in the approved training program.

Benefits: Twin City Health Care offers-

• Health Insurance through United Healthcare
• Dental Insurance through HRI Dental
• Vision Insurance through EyeMed
• Supplemental Insurance:

• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Disability Coverage
• Hospital Indemnity

• Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life:
• Builds cash value
• Employee-owned policy
• Family coverage, including grandchildren

• Paid Vacation
• Attendance Bonuses
• Weekend Bonuses
• Holiday Pay - starts immediately with no waiting period
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Twin City Health Care is an equal opportunity employer and gives employment and promotional consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class as defined by local, state, or federal law.