Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) up to $24/hr

ShiftKey; Belton (MO); Remote; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Daily or weekly pay

Portable healthcare benefits

Job summary

A healthcare staffing platform is seeking Qualified Medication Aides (QMA) for flexible, per diem shifts. This role allows you to create your own schedule, providing essential support to healthcare teams by dispensing medications and assisting with patient care. Qualified candidates must hold a valid QMA license in Missouri and a high school diploma or GED. Enjoy the freedom to work when you want while earning competitive pay, with the further advantage of accessing healthcare benefits through partnerships.

Qualifications

• A valid QMA license in Missouri is required.
• High school diploma or GED must be obtained.
• Experience in patient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications as per physician's orders.
• Record medications and dosages administered.
• Observe residents for symptoms related to medications.
• Assist with resident care as needed.

Skills

QMA License

Basic patient care

Medication dispensing

Education

High school diploma or GED

QMA license in Missouri

Job description

Build your own schedule. Take control of your career.

Looking for QMA jobs that fit your life? If you're tired of having no control over your schedule or just want to earn more money, PRN shifts could be what you're looking for! ShiftKey enables independent Qualified Medication Aides like you to bid on per diem QMA shifts posted by a vast network of Healthcare Facilities—all based on criteria you select. Choose the facilities you want, on days you want, and bid the rate you want.

• Better work/life balance - Don't want to work nights? Need Mondays off? Only want to work once in a while? No problem. Use ShiftKey to work as little or as much as you like.
• Extra income - Use ShiftKey to pick up shifts whenever you need a little extra money, even if you have another job. Get paid the next day with a PayCard or go with weekly direct deposit.
• Pick the right environment for you - PRN shifts are a great way to experience a variety of facilities.

ShiftKey partners with Stride Health to allow healthcare professionals who use the ShiftKey App to access Stride's portable benefits platform for affordable healthcare options such as:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance

Role Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid QMA license in the state of Missouri.

About the Role:

You know better than anyone that QMAs are essential members of a facility's medical team. Your role is to assist physicians and nurses with administrative tasks and basic patient care to keep everything running smoothly. Here are a few things you might do:

• Dispense oral and topical medications to residents per physician's order.
• Record medications given and their dosages in the nurse's medication administration record (MAR) chart.
• Observe residents for symptoms and conditions that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions, or medication side effects.
• Assist with resident care as needed.

Here's what ShiftKey users have to say about us:

"This was one of the best choices I've made as a nurse. I love the freedom I have now!!" - LVN, Dallas, TX

"Amazing! You make your own schedule. You get daily pay or weekly. And they always respond when you need them." - CNA, Springfield, TN

"I've been using ShiftKey for years. It's a very good way to work. The people and facilities are respectful and helpful." - CNA, Kansas City, MO