Certified Medication Aide

Cascadia EE LLC • Medford, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Table Rock Post Acute is a healthcare provider specializing in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Its patient-centered team provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and individualized treatment plans, along with transitional and long-term care. The Certified Medication Aide administers routine medications to residents and patients, supporting their care in the facility. This is listed as full time, with possible part-time availability, and evening/NOC shifts at the Medford, Oregon location. Employees must complete and pass the applicable state background check before having contact with patients or residents. This is a SEIU 503 union position.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CMA program.
• Valid CMA certification in the state of employment.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Ability to manage medications for many patients without dosage or other medication errors.
• Understanding of HIPAA.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in a long-term care environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare oral medications according to physician orders.
• Provide routine prescription and non-prescription medications to patients whose condition and medication regimen are stable.
• Administer and document medications in the indicated dosage, at the correct time, and by the required route.
• Perform capillary blood glucose checks.
• Take residents’ vital signs, maintain records, and monitor for side effects.
• Turn oxygen on and off at predetermined, established flow rates.
• Report changes in a resident’s vital signs or behavior, or other indications of medication adverse effects, to the Charge Nurse.
• Count controlled substances.
• Clean and restock the medication cart.
• Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain resident and patient confidentiality.
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free, 24/7 access to professional counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and childcare or eldercare referrals.
• Paid time off, dedicated sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Fully covered life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Career advancement pathways.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

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