CERTIFIED MEDICATION TECHNICIAN

Certified Medication Aide is responsible for all aspects of medication administration within the scope of his/her certification and under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- CMA certification required

- Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

- CPR and First Aid Card

- Basic health and tuberculosis screening

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

- A minimum of 1-year experience preferred.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Safely prepares, administers, and charts oral, topical, and suppository drugs. The medication aide who prepares the medicine administers same.

- Checks and prepares each dose immediately preceding administration.

- Follows administration protocol:

- Checks medication with transcribed or original order.

- Checks all information on label or package for accuracy and clarity.

- Clearly identifies the resident with proper medication. * Considers the following when administering a medication.

- General use of the medication

- Therapeutic action

- Usual dosage

- Factors modifying dosage and effects

- Precautions and contraindications

- Antidote, if known

- Route and frequency of administration

- Signs of deterioration of the medication * Checks with the charge nurse if there are any questions regarding any medication.

- Records administration of the medication on resident’s medication administration record. Discards medication refused or otherwise not given and records on medication administration record.

- Reports medication errors or reactions to medications immediately to the charge nurse, who, in turn, reports to the resident’s attending physician and completes the necessary documentation.

- Performs accurate pulse and blood pressure and recognizes their significance in drug therapy.

- Signs and has access to the controlled schedule drug cabinet.

- Administers medication only upon a written physician’s order.

- Participation in QA activities and meetings

- Follow agency policy when disposing of biohazardous materials, labeling and handling of all materials.

- Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

- Reports to the Registered Nurse

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

- Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation.

- Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

- Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work at the agency.

- Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions

- Ability to understand English and follow oral and written instructions

- Ability to document and communicate pertinent information

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and agency staff

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $1,690.00 per week

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Asbury, IA 52002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• long term care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR/BLS (Required)
• CMA (Required)

Work Location: In person

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