A Certified Medication Aide program graduation is required.
A valid Certified Medication Aide certification in the state of employment is required.
A valid CPR certification is required.
Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology is required.
Ability to manage medications for a large number of patients without dosage or other medication errors is required.
Understanding of HIPAA is required.
Responsibilities
Dispense and prepare oral medications according to physician orders.
Provide routine prescription and non-prescription medications to patients whose condition and drug regimen are stable.
Administer and document medications at the indicated dosage and correct time using the desired route.
Perform capillary blood glucose checks.
Take residents' vital signs, maintain records, and monitor for medication side effects.
Turn oxygen on and off at predetermined, established flow rates.
Report changes in residents' vital signs, behavior, or other indications of adverse medication effects to the Charge Nurse.
Count controlled substances.
Clean and restock the medication cart.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Maintain resident and patient confidentiality.
Perform responsibilities according to the company's Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Six months of experience in a long-term care environment.
Description
A Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering routine medications to residents/patients
Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each
state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.
Essential Functions
Dispenses and prepares oral medications as per physician orders.
Provides routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients whose condition and drug regimen are stable.
Administers and documents medications in the indicated dosage at the correct time, via the desired route
Performs capillary blood glucose checks.
Takes resident’s vital signs, keeps records and monitors for side effects.
Turns oxygen on an off at pre-determined, established flow rate.
Reports any changes in a resident’s vital signs or behavior or any other indication of adverse effects from a medication to the Charge Nurse.
Counts controlled substances.
Cleans & restocks medication cart.
Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Other Functions
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintains resident/patient confidentiality.
Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology.
Ability to manage medications for a large number of patients without making dosage or other medicationerrors.
Understanding of HIPAA.
Requirements
Education
Graduate of a CMA program required.
Licenses/Certification
Valid certification as a CMA in the state of employment.
Valid CPR certification
Experience
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.