Senior Medication Aide

Providence Health & Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health & Services is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to join their team at the Providence Child Center. In this role, you will be responsible for medication administration, management processes, and ensuring patient safety under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The ideal candidate will have the necessary certifications and at least one year of healthcare experience, contributing to a culture of patient-focused care.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits

Support for professional growth

Financial security programs

Qualifications

• Education to meet certification, license, or registration requirement.
• 1 year of experience as a CMA in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage medication processes, procedures, storage, and the medication room.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert in medication management.
• Observe residents for drug reactions under a licensed nurse's supervision.

Skills

Medication Administration

Drug Interaction Knowledge

Patient Observation

Education

Oregon Certified Medication Aide

Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

Provides accurate medication administration and observes residents for drug reactions and manages medication processes, procedures, storage, and the medication room. Acts as Subject Matter Expert in knowledge of drug interactions, medication management, and medication administration. Maintains a safe environment under direction and supervision of a licensed nurse (RN or LPN).

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Child Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• Upon hire: Oregon Certified Medication Aide
• Upon hire: Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire: In Compliance with the Department of Human Services (DHS), a criminal background check is required for this position.
• 1 year Experience as a CMA in a health care setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months As CNA 2 with Providence

Why Join Providence?

Ourbest-in-class benefitsare uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering ourMissionof caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.