Certified Medication Aide

Center for Addiction Treatment • Cincinnati, OH

24d

About The Position

The Inpatient Medication Aide participates in the daily care of residential and withdrawal management patients as directed by the unit nurse. The role administers and documents medications, monitors patients for adverse drug reactions, collects urine specimens as directed, and assists nurses with duties permitted by the aide’s certification and Ohio law. The aide provides patient education about the effects of drugs and alcohol on medical and mental health and completes accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

The position supports CAT’s mission of providing addiction health services and saving lives. It requires professionalism, empathy, respect, a motivational therapeutic approach, collaboration with the treatment team, and effective communication while maintaining patient confidentiality. The aide attends required trainings and department meetings, performs administrative duties related to patient care, and carries out other duties assigned by nursing leadership. Work schedules and duties may change based on agency needs; the role may involve call-off coverage, on-call needs, and mandatory overtime under CAT policy.

Requirements

• State of Ohio Certified Medication Aide.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse ages, cultures, races, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
• Ability to collaborate with staff to provide patient care.
• Effective verbal and written communication with clients, colleagues, and others inside and outside the company, while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift, stand for long durations, ambulate stairs, and transport emergency equipment during medical emergencies.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret English.
• Ability to perform basic math and medical dosing conversions.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of addiction treatment.
• Working knowledge of Joint Commission and ODADAS standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement directives from the Nursing Supervisor, Director of Nursing, and Medical Director.
• Attend required trainings and department meetings.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct, collaborate with the treatment team, and use an empathetic, respectful, and motivational therapeutic approach.
• Perform skills supporting CAT nursing competencies.
• Complete administrative duties needed for patient care.
• Document patient care activities accurately, thoroughly, and promptly, including in the electronic medical record.
• Administer medications and document them according to procedure and protocol.
• Monitor patients for adverse drug reactions and complete required documentation.
• Collect urine specimens as directed by the unit nurse and document results in the electronic health record.
• Assist the nurse with duties permitted by certification and Ohio law.
• Educate patients about the impact of drugs and alcohol on medical and mental health.
• Report promptly for assigned hours and complete assigned work dependably and accurately.
• Understand nursing schedules, call-offs, on-call needs, and mandatory overtime as applicable under CAT policy.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Nurse Supervisor, Director of Nursing, or Medical Director.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Engaging work environment alongside colleagues passionate about the organization’s mission.
• Opportunity to make a difference in the community.

What This Job Offers

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