Certified Medication Aide - Avamere Ridgemont

Avamere • Port Orchard, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Avamere Rehabilitation at Ridgemont is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join their team. The role involves administering medications to residents, ensuring accuracy and safety in preparation, administration, and documentation. The position also requires creating a positive and supportive environment for residents and participating in facility surveys. Maintaining resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and effective communication with the nursing staff are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a licensed 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

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

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• supplemental and whole life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plans
• employee assistance programs for virtual counseling, financial coaching, and wellness support
• tuition reimbursement
• payday advances
• corporate discount programs

What This Job Offers

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