Qualified Medication Aide (80062)

Centurion Health; Westville (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide for the Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, Indiana. This full-time role supports nurses by administering medications, documenting dosages and times, and monitoring patient conditions in a correctional healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting in examinations and treatments, and helping patients with daily living activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a QMA training program is required.
• QMA certification is required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and document dosages and administration times.
• Take vital signs and assist in examinations and treatments.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Monitor patients and report changes to the care team.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

QMA training program

QMA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Centurion 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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 check

Available Shifts

• Full‑time days or nights, three shifts per week, every other weekend

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...