What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide (CMA) position at Camden Health and Rehabilitation?
Camden Health and Rehabilitation is a 135-bed Skilled Nursing Facility that is seeking full-time and part-time Certified Medication Aides (CMAs) to join our team of dedicated health care professionals.
Applicants must be certified as a Medication Aide and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of North Carolina. Please note that a Med Aide is different than that of a Med Tech.
Responsibilities:
- Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents
- Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director
- Verify that any medications brought into the facility by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by the attending physician or the facility pharmacy or pharmacist.
- Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.
- Assist with medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
- Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents
- Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.
- Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
- Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
- Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
- Follow established guidelines concerning the storage of drugs and biologicals.
- Note and report errors in the administration of medications
- Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
- Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
- All other duties as assigned.
As a SanStone Health & Rehabilitation facility, we offer employment opportunities in NC that are filled with purpose. We are an organization that is dedicated to making a difference in our industry and caring as passionately for our employees as we do our residents. Camden Health and Rehabilitation offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including vacation, medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and 401k plan with employer match.
Location:
1 Marithe Court
Greensboro, NC 27407
