Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide dedicated resident care under the direction of nursing and medical staff.

You will administer medications according to physician orders, monitor vital signs, and document care while upholding HIPAA and safety standards. A valid QMA certificate and CNA license are required, with preference for long-term care experience.

Qualifications

• QMA Certificate in good standing with the Department of Health and current CNA Certificate.
• One year experience in long-term care setting desired.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
• Administers medications and documents per physician orders (oral, topical, suppository, eye/ear drops).
• Maintains compliance with policies, HIPAA, safety procedures and disaster plans.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Resident care

Education

QMA Certificate in good standing

Current CNA Certification

Job description

SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) is to provide care for the residents under the direction of the nursing and medical staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops.
• Compliance - Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities. Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws. Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.
• Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
• Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.
• Provides direct resident care. Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.
• Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate.
• One year experience in long-term care setting desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration; however, its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.