Certified Medication Aide - Part Time

PruittHealth•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide assists residents with medications ordered by licensed healthcare providers and described in each resident’s individualized care plan. Duties may include medication reminders, assistance with self-administration, and medication administration as permitted by law and company policies. The aide communicates with residents’ pharmacies, healthcare providers, and families about medication management, and assists direct care partners as part of the care team. The role includes accurately handling medication orders, administration records, documentation, storage, refills, and disposal; monitoring residents for medication concerns and changes in condition; and promptly reporting errors or other issues. The aide also obtains and documents specified vital signs, monitors medication accountability and supplies, and provides a thorough face-to-face change-of-shift report. Other duties may be assigned within the aide’s scope of practice, training, and abilities.

Requirements

Some high school education.
On-the-job training is provided; no prior experience is specified as required.
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 remain current on applicable state and federal rules.
Read 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 appropriate infection-control practices.
Identify medication-order, instruction, or resident-reaction concerns and take appropriate action, including seeking assistance when needed.
Follow proper medication storage, disposal, and controlled-medication procedures, including required documentation and change-of-shift drug counts.
Recognize possible medication side effects or adverse reactions and take appropriate action.
Know which medications unlicensed staff may not assist with, administer, or supervise, and do not handle them in those ways.
Monitor medication quantities and supplies and arrange timely procurement of refills and newly ordered medications.
Contact physicians and families professionally when clarification is needed or medication reactions or other concerns arise.
Accurately document medication assistance or administration, resident refusals, and the effectiveness of as-needed medications in a timely manner.
Immediately report and document medication errors to the administrator or designee and take appropriate action for resident well-being.
Report and document changes in residents’ conditions.
Obtain accurate pulse, respiration, blood pressure, body temperature, and blood glucose readings.
Verify medications have been appropriately ordered and received as ordered, and monitor medication accountability.
Communicate medication-related follow-up needs effectively across shifts and with families, pharmacies, and physicians.
Inspect, clean, and monitor medication storage systems, equipment, and supplies; report safety concerns for correction or repair.
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 assigned that are within the scope of practice, training, and abilities.