Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) - up to $27/hr

ShiftKey; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

ShiftKey connects independent Certified Medication Aides with per diem CMA shifts posted by a broad network of healthcare facilities. You can bid on shifts based on your preferred criteria, including days and pay rate, creating a highly flexible work arrangement that fits your lifestyle.

Role focuses on ensuring residents receive the right medications at the right time, with opportunities to work across various facilities and environments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid CMA license in the state of Kansas.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing support

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMA license in Kansas

Job description

Build your own schedule. Take control of your career.

Looking for CMA 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 Certified Medication Aides like you to bid on per diem CMA 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 CMA license in the state of Kansas.

About the Role:

You know better than anyone that CMAs are essential members of a facility's medical team. Your role is to ensure that patients take the right medications at the right time. 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