Acma/Cma
El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center•El Reno, OK
•Onsite
About The Position
The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Advanced Certified Medication Aide (ACMA) is responsible for safely administering medications to residents in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and facility policies. This position supports licensed nursing staff while ensuring residents receive safe, timely, and accurate medication administration in a long-term care environment.
Requirements
- Current Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification required
- Advanced Certified Medication Aide (ACMA) certification required for advanced role
- Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification (if required by state)
- Current CPR certification preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to push medication cart for extended periods
- Ability to assist residents with mobility as needed
Responsibilities
- Administer oral, topical, inhaled, ophthalmic, otic, and other approved medications as allowed by certification level and state scope of practice
- For ACMA: Administer additional medications within advanced certification scope (as permitted by state regulations)
- Follow the “Five Rights” of medication administration at all times
- Accurately document medication administration in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Monitor residents for side effects, adverse reactions, or changes in condition and report promptly to licensed nurse
- Assist with medication pass preparation and cart organization
- Perform narcotic counts per policy and report discrepancies immediately
- Maintain infection control standards and proper hand hygiene
- Ensure medications are stored, secured, and handled in compliance with regulations
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team
- Assist with basic resident care as needed within scope
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
