Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Trilogy Health Services; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Get Paid Weekly + Quarterly Increases

PTO + Paid Parental Leave

Tuition & Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

The Willows at Fritz Farm, Lexington, KY, is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA/CMA) to assist residents with medications and daily living activities. You will work under the supervision of a licensed nurse to set up, administer, and document medications, while following the five rights and facility policies.

State-certified QMA/CMA and an active CNA credential are required; 0-1 year of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) or CMA by the state and maintain a CNA Certification in good standing.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, administers, and records prescribed medications under licensed supervision.
• Practice the five rights of medication administration within scope.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed.
• Label, store, receive and destroy medication per company policy.
• Perform medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.

Skills

Medication administration

Five rights

Education

QMA/CMA certification (state)

CNA certification in good standing

Job description

Position Overview

The Qualified (Certified) Medication Aide (QMA or CMA) assists with administering medications to residents as directed by the physician, nurse supervisor, and Director of Nursing (DON). Additionally, this role assists residents with activities of daily living.

Key Responsibilities

• The Qualified (Certified) Medication Aide sets up, administers, and records certain prescribed medications for residents in the facility under the supervision of a licensed nurse and as allowed by State regulatory agencies.
• Practice the five rights of medication administration within the scope of your role.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed.
• Properly label, store, receive and destroy medication per company policy.
• Perform medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) or Certified Medication Aide (CMA) by the state and maintain a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification in good standing with the state.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience preferred

Location

US-KY-Lexington

The Willows at Fritz Farm

2710 Man O'War Boulevard

Lexington

KY

Benefits

Our comprehensive Thrive benefits program focuses on your well-being, offering support for personal wellness, financial stability, career growth, and meaningful connections. This list includes some of the key benefits, though additional options are available.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Includes free Virtual Doctor Visits, with coverage starting in your first 30 days.
• Get Paid Weekly + Quarterly Increases – Enjoy weekly pay and regular quarterly wage increases.
• Spending & Retirement Accounts – HSA with company match, Dependent Care, LSA, and 401(k) with company match.
• PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Paid time off and fully paid parental leave for new parents.
• Inclusive Care – No-cost LGBTQIA+ support and gender-affirming care coordination.
• Tuition & Student Loan Assistance – Financial support for education, certifications, and student loan repayment.

Notice to all applicants (WI, IN, OH, MI & KY): for this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.