Qualified Medication Aide QMA

Majestic Care; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Pay Increase

Daily Pay

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Telehealth Services

Double Pay on Holidays

Care Team Member Relief Fund

Job summary

Majestic Care of South Bend is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to join our mission and uphold our core values. Our team provides excellent healthcare to residents, guided by compassion; the QMA will set up, administer, and record prescribed medications under supervision of a licensed nurse and following state/federal rules.

Key responsibilities include safely administering prescribed medications, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring proper drug storage and inventory.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Qualified Medication Aide in the state employed; certificate must be active, valid, and in good standing.
• Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state employed; certificate must be active, valid, and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer regularly prescribed oral, eye, nasal, and ear medications to residents with safe documentation.
• Prepare and administer topical medications to intact skin.
• Administer PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Check physician orders against medication forms.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of all drugs and keep medication cart locked when unattended.
• Care for and position resident tubing and bags as instructed.
• Make rounds and report needs to the charge nurse as applicable.
• Administer vital signs and document properly.
• Chart resident conditions timely and with co-signature by a licensed nurse.
• Order medications from pharmacy per physician order.

Skills

Medication administration

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Education

Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Qualified Medication Aide - QMA

Majestic Care of South Bend is looking for a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to join our team's mission and believe in our core values! Our mission:

Through the hearts of our Care Team Members, we provide excellent healthcare to those we serve.

Our Core Values...

• L - Listening
• E - Empathy
• A - Accountability
• D - Decisiveness

This is how we create a culture to LEAD with Love.

Position Overview:

The QMA is a member of the community nursing team whose responsibility is set up, administer, and record certain prescribed medications for residents in the community under supervision of a licensed nurse and as allowed by state and federal regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and administer regularly prescribed oral, eye, nasal, and ear medications to residents. Administrations must be administered safely and documented.
• Prepare and administer topical medications to intact skin.
• Administer PRN drugs, as allowed, when authorized by a license nurse.
• Check physician orders against medication forms.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of all drugs while maintaining a clean working environment.
• Keep medication cart locked while unattended.
• Care for and position all resident tubing and bags as instructed.
• Make rounds and report needs and conditions to the charge nurse as applicable.
• Administer vital signs and document properly.
• Keep medical records current by charting pertinent resident conditions timely and routine charting as scheduled, with co-signature by a licensed nurse.
• Order medications from pharmacy per physician order.
• Use appropriate drug reference if ever unsure or unclear as to drug being administered.
• Count all drugs on Individual Control Drug Records with on-coming charge CTM at shift change.
• Answer call lights, bed/chair sensors, and security care bracelet (if applicable) alarms promptly and courteously.

Qualifications:

• Certified as a Qualified Medication Aide in the state employed; certificate must be active, valid, and in good standing.
• Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state employed; certificate must be active, valid, and in good standing.

Majestic Difference Benefits:

• Quarterly Pay Increase
• Daily Pay
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• Double Pay on Holidays
• Care Team Member Relief Fund

Join the Majestic Care team where compassion meets excellence! #LoMed