Certified Medication Aide -Part Time

PruittHealth•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide assists residents with medications ordered by appropriately licensed health care providers and as established in each resident’s individualized care plan. Duties may include medication reminders, assistance with self-administration, and medication administration as permitted by applicable state and federal laws, rules, and company policies and procedures. The aide communicates with residents’ pharmacies, healthcare providers, and families about medication management. The role also involves monitoring medication supplies and procurement, documenting medication assistance and administration, identifying medication-related concerns and resident changes in condition, and following requirements for medication storage, disposal, infection control, and controlled medications. The aide obtains and documents vital signs and blood glucose readings, supports direct care partners, and provides a thorough face-to-face change-of-shift report.

Requirements

Some high school education.
On-the-job training is provided; no prior experience is required.
CPR certification.
Medication Tech certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous medication technician experience.
Experience with a long-term care or assisted living population.

Responsibilities

Follow assisted living policies and procedures for medication management and remain current on applicable state and federal rules, including scope of practice, medication storage and disposal, infection control, and biohazardous waste disposal.
Accurately read medication orders and labels, transpose orders to the medication administration record (MAR), and make corrections according to physician orders.
Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration and applicable requirements regarding medications that unlicensed staff may not assist with, administer, or supervise.
Identify concerns related to medication orders, instructions, side effects, adverse reactions, or resident responses, and take appropriate action.
Follow infection-control practices and proper medication storage and disposal procedures.
Monitor medication quantities and supplies, arrange timely refills and procurement of newly ordered medications, and help prevent missed doses or monitoring.
Contact physicians and family members professionally when clarification is needed or when medication reactions or other medication concerns arise.
Accurately document medication assistance or administration, resident refusals, and the effectiveness of as-needed medications in a timely manner.
Follow policy, professional standards, and the law for the storage, assistance with or administration of, documentation of, and disposal of controlled medications.
Immediately report and document medication errors to the administrator or designee, take appropriate action for resident well-being, and report and document changes in resident condition.
Use good judgment in seeking assistance from peers, supervisors, administrators, physicians, family members, and EMS as needed.
Obtain accurate pulse and respiration rates, blood pressure, body temperature, and blood glucose readings.
Monitor medication accountability by verifying orders and receipt of medications and performing controlled-medication counts at shift change.
Communicate effectively across shifts and with families, pharmacies, physicians, and others to support medication follow-up.
Routinely inspect, clean, and monitor medication storage systems, equipment, and supplies; report safety concerns to the supervisor.
Assist direct care partners with their duties as part of the direct care team.
Complete a thorough face-to-face change-of-shift report with the CMA relieving for the next shift.
Perform other duties within the scope of the CMA’s practice, training, and abilities.