Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $26.50-27.50 / hour

Certified Medication Aide - CMA

Shift : Days / Weekdays and Weekends available

Shift Length : 12 Hour Shifts

Pay Range : $26.50-27.50 / hour

Location : West Jefferson, 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.
• All CMA / MAACH will be required to perform aid duties, if needed.

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
• CMA & MAACH (MUST BE BOTH)

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
• Skills / Competencies

Last updated : 2024-07-10