Certified Medication Aide - CMA

Shift: Nights / Weekends available
Shift Length: 12 Hour Shifts
Pay Range: $25.40-26.40/hour
Location: Asheville, NC

Job Summary: The Certified Medication Aide roles is to assist the licensed nurse (RN or LPN/LVN) in providing safe and ethical care including administering prescribed drugs and completing other delegated nursing tasks

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
• Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses.
• Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculate medication dosages and stock the medication cart.
• Recording medication administration according to agency procedure
• Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs
• Recognizes and performs tasks according to level of education and training
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations.
• Performs tasks in an ethical, legal and caring manner
• Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare
• Respects client rights and Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare
• Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others
• Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers, transports patients and equipment as appropriate.

Education and Experience:

• High school graduates accepted.
• Successful completion of medical assistant course or the equivalent.
• Previous hospital experience with acceptable references preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with production of specialized materials and documents.
• Active Medication Aide certification

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.

Required Credentials:

• CPR / BLS
• Medication Administration
• License Verification
• TB Test

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