Qualified Medication Aide

Paycom; Westville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion is seeking a full-time Qualified Medication Aide to join our team at Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, Indiana. The QMA works under supervision to administer medications, take vital signs, and assist with daily living activities for inmates.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a QMA training program, and QMA certification plus CPR certification. Shifts include days or nights, with every other weekend; benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Requires High school diploma or GED
• Graduation from a QMA training program is required
• QMA certification required
• CPR certification required

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses with administration of medications and document dosages and times
• Take vital signs and assist in examinations and treatments
• Assist patients with activities of daily living
• Monitor patients and report changes to medical staff

Education

QMA certification

High school diploma or GED

QMA training program completion

CPR certification

Job description

$18-$25 per hour for full-time, depending on experience!QMA certification requiredCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Indiana Department of Correction.We are currently seeking a full-time Qualified Medication Aide to join our team at Westville Correctional Facility located in Westville, Indiana.The Qualified Medication Aide works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or other medical staff and is responsible for assisting nurses by following written and/or oral instructions to administer medications and document drug dosages and times of administration. The QMA takes vital signs, assists in examinations and treatments, and assists patients with activities of daily living. The QMA must monitor patients to report changes in their conditions.• High school diploma or GED equivalent required• Graduation from a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) training program required• QMA certification required• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)• One (1) year of experience in acute care, long-term care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background checkAvailable Shifts:Full-time days or nights, three shifts per week, every other weekendWe offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time offPaid holidaysFlexible Spending AccountContinuing Education benefitsMuch more...Centurion is the provider of healthcare services for the Indiana DOC. To explore a non-medical career in corrections with Indiana DOC, text IDOC to 765-263-6322 to speak with a recruiter, or apply now at https://www.in.gov/idoc/careers-in-corrections/.indmhm