Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Ascension Recovery Services • Columbus, IN

132d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Treatment Centers, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, is dedicated to assisting individuals on their path to recovery from substance use disorders and related behavioral health challenges. We are seeking Qualified Medication Aides (QMA)/Recovery Support Specialists to join our care team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse (RN or LPN) to administer oral, topical, and non-parenteral medications in accordance with physician/provider orders, Indiana State Board of Health regulations, and facility policy. Your contributions will support safe and compassionate care for clients in both detox (ASAM 3.7) and residential (ASAM 3.5) levels of care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) certification in Indiana (must have completed CNA certification, 100-hour state-approved QMA course, and passed written/skills exams).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Strong attention to detail and medication safety protocols.
• Compassionate, trauma-informed approach to client care.
• Effective communication with nursing staff, providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Dependable, punctual, and adaptable to changing client needs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications (oral, topical, non-parenteral only) as delegated by a supervising nurse and in compliance with Indiana State Board of Health/QMA regulations.
• Accurately document all medication administration in the EMR and report any errors or variances immediately.
• Monitor and report client responses to medications, including adverse reactions or side effects, promptly to the supervising nurse.
• Assist in maintaining accurate medication counts, secure storage, and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Support nursing staff with vital signs, patient monitoring, and delegated care tasks.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Joint Commission standards.
• Participate in mandatory training and maintain current QMA certification.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees