Resident-Focused Certified Medication Aide

Avir Trilogy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Avir Trilogy is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer prescribed meds to residents in a Texas long-term care facility in Houston. You will document accurately, monitor for adverse reactions, and report changes to the licensed nurse while ensuring confidentiality and safety.

The role requires state-certified CMA credentials, adherence to physician orders, MAR utilization, and collaboration with the care team to promote resident safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Current medication aide certification or credential required by the applicable state.
• Completion of required medication aide training and competency assessments.
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures, documentation, and resident safety.
• Ability to follow written instructions, recognize potential medication problems, and communicate concerns promptly.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, reliability, and compassion.
• Ability to work effectively with residents and the interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications to residents according to physician orders, MAR, and facility policies.
• Verify correct resident, medication, dosage, route, and administration time.
• Review medication orders and report discrepancies to the supervising nurse.
• Document medications administered, refused, held, or omitted accurately in the MAR or EMR.
• Monitor residents for side effects, allergic reactions, and changes in health status.
• Promptly report medication errors and changes to the licensed nurse.
• Maintain medication carts, storage areas, and supplies in a secure manner.
• Follow infection prevention, hand hygiene, and medication safety procedures.
• Assist residents with medication-related needs within scope of practice.
• Communicate professionally with nurses, physicians, pharmacists, residents, and family.
• Protect residents' privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Follow facility policies, state regulations, and federal long-term care requirements.
• Participate in staff training, continuing education, and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Observation & reporting

Attention to detail

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Medication aide certification

Competency assessments

Tools

MAR system

Electronic medical records

Job description

Avir Trilogy is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer prescribed meds to residents in a Texas long-term care facility in Houston. You will document accurately, monitor for adverse reactions, and report changes to the licensed nurse while ensuring confidentiality and safety.

The role requires state-certified CMA credentials, adherence to physician orders, MAR utilization, and collaboration with the care team to promote resident safety and quality of care.