Certified Medication Aide CMA - Avamere Oregon City

Avamere • Oregon City, OR

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) position at Avamere Rehab of Oregon City is a full-time role with an evening shift, offering a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The CMA is responsible for administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician and in accordance with established nursing standards and state requirements. Key duties include accurately preparing, administering, and documenting medications, completing necessary forms, and ensuring proper labeling and reordering of medications. The role also involves fostering a warm and cheerful environment, participating in facility surveys, maintaining resident confidentiality under HIPAA, and effectively communicating resident information to charge nurses, the director of nursing, and/or the administrator. Avamere provides a comprehensive benefits package to its employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a certified nursing assistant and certified medication aide in this state
• Knowledge of the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms for medication administration
• Ability to accurately measure, record, and report vital signs
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently
• Must have an active CPR/BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physician
• Administer medications in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, local procedures and practices, and requirements of the state
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications ordered for a resident
• Complete necessary forms, charts, and reports in a timely matter
• Ensure all medications administered are properly labeled, returned, and reordered
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environment
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Effectively communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing and/or administrator

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED