Certified Medication Aide- Part Time

PruittHealth•Baldwin, GA

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide assists residents with medications prescribed by appropriately licensed health care providers and as outlined in each resident’s individualized care plan. Depending on applicable state and federal laws, rules, and company policies, this may include medication reminders, assistance with self-administration, and medication administration. The aide communicates with residents’ pharmacies, health care providers, and families about medication management. The role also supports direct care partners and performs other duties within the aide’s scope of practice, training, and abilities.

Requirements

Some high school education.
On-the-job training is provided.
CPR certification.
Medication Tech certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow assisted living policies and procedures for medication management and stay current on applicable rules for scope of practice, medication handling, infection control, and biohazardous waste.
Read and follow medication orders and labels accurately, and transpose orders to the MAR, making corrections according to physician orders.
Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration and applicable infection-control, storage, disposal, documentation, and controlled-medication procedures.
Identify medication-order or instruction concerns, resident reactions, side effects, and possible adverse reactions, and take appropriate action.
Know which medications unlicensed staff may not assist with, administer, or supervise, and do not provide such assistance.
Monitor medication quantities and supplies and arrange timely procurement of refills and newly ordered medications.
Contact physicians and families professionally when clarification or follow-up is needed regarding orders, resident reactions, or other medication concerns.
Document medication assistance or administration and resident refusals accurately and according to policy and professional standards.
Report and document medication errors immediately to the administrator or designee, take appropriate action for resident well-being, and report and document changes in residents’ conditions.
Use judgment in seeking assistance from peers, supervisors, administrators, physicians, families, or EMS as needed.
Obtain accurate pulse, respiration, blood pressure, temperature, and blood glucose readings.
Document the effectiveness of as-needed medications accurately and promptly.
Monitor medication accountability, including verifying appropriate orders and receipt of medications and completing controlled-medication counts at shift change.
Communicate effectively during shift changes and with families, pharmacies, physicians, and others to support medication follow-up.
Inspect, clean, and monitor medication storage systems, equipment, and supplies for resident safety, reporting concerns to a supervisor.
Assist direct care partners with their duties as part of the direct care team.
Provide a thorough face-to-face change-of-shift report to the CMA relieving for the next shift.
Perform other duties assigned that are within the scope of the CMA’s practice, training, and abilities.