Certified Medication Aide

Cascadia EE LLC • Medford, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A Certified Medication Aide administers routine medications to residents and patients at Table Rock Post Acute, a provider of rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. The facility delivers patient-centered rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled nursing care, along with transitional and long-term care. The aide prepares and dispenses medications as prescribed, supports routine monitoring, and reports potential adverse effects or changes in residents’ condition to the Charge Nurse. The position is available full-time or part-time on evening or NOC shifts at the Medford, Oregon facility. Employees must complete and clear the applicable state background check before having contact with patients or residents.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Certified Medication Aide (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 a large number of patients without dosage or other medication errors.
• Understanding of HIPAA.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense 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 prescribed route.
• Perform capillary blood glucose checks.
• Take and record residents’ vital signs and monitor for medication side effects.
• Turn oxygen on or off at established, predetermined flow rates.
• Report changes in residents’ vital signs or behavior, and 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 Code of Conduct, company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and 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.
• Generous 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed