Certified Medication Aide

State of Oklahoma • Lexington, OK

7d • $41,600 - $45,760 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide provides direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under nursing or medical supervision at the Lexington Assessment & Reception Center/Medical. Work may include routine entry-level duties performed with close supervision or, at Level II, a full range of patient care duties under nursing or medical direction. Applicants must upload a current Certified Medication Aide license. The position is on-site and is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

• Current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is required for all levels.
• Level I: No education or experience required.
• Level II: One year of experience providing patient care.
• Level I requires knowledge of English to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to record observations and activities, follow oral and written directions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Level II requires knowledge of English; public health services available to the community; record keeping; interviewing techniques; basic nursing practices and techniques; basic sanitation and personal hygiene methods; and medical terminology. Ability to record observations and activities, follow oral and written directions, maintain effective working relationships, and apply basic nursing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct nursing tasks, including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.
• Chart observations and activities and report pertinent changes in patients’ conditions.
• Perform delegated or other specialized functions for which educationally prepared.
• Escort patients to and from various destinations.
• Help maintain and provide a clean, safe environment.
• Order, receive, and store supplies and perform basic clerical functions.
• Participate in follow-up activities and client tracking, schedule appointments, and perform related tasks.
• Find and recruit at-risk people for comprehensive health services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed