Accel at College Station is seeking a CMA- Certified Medication Aide to join our HMG team! (Medical Assistants do not qualify)
1500 Medical Avenue, College Station, TX 77845
https://www.facebook.com/AccelatCollegeStation
Certified Medication Aide
- Full-time Day opening
- PRN Pool
As a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), you will prepare, administer and document medications given to facility residents under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) within regulatory time frames. In addition, the CMA will monitor residents’ vital signs as indicated; observe residents for expected actions; observe reportable, suspected and adverse reactions to medications administered; and prepare verbal and written reports related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration, changes in resident condition and/or departures from usual and routine organizational operations.
Job Responsibilities
As a Certified Medication Aide, you will prepare and administer oral, topical and suppository medications to residents as prescribed by the physician. You will also count and calculate dosages on a daily basis and document the number of scheduled drugs at the beginning and end of each shift. Additionally, the Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide will:
- Report any observations concerning resident/patient condition, emergency situations or difficulties with medications to the supervising nurse throughout the shift should they occur.
- Document vital signs, medication administration resident behaviors associated with medication administration and facility incident and accident reports.
- Meet with supervisory staff to report, review and discuss medication administration process and participate in review response.
- Participate in designing and implementing resident care plans in relation to medication administration.
- Record and replace medications and medication administration supplies; maintains and clean medication cart to remain compliant with facility policies and procedures.
- Provide direct resident care within the scope of the CMA role and continue direct care activities and other relevant nursing assistant duties as assigned.
As a Certified Medication Aide, you will need a high school diploma or equivalent and must be a CMA in good standing. Additionally, the ideal Certified Medication Aide candidate will have:
- 6 months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and transfer residents (up to 100 pounds unassisted), bend, twist, push and pull.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, skill in administering nursing techniques including taking vital signs, medication administration and knowledge of possible side effects.
- Exceptional organization skills, ability to prepare and maintain accurate resident charts, reports and observations.
- Effective communication skills and interpersonal relations.
- Good problem solving and independent thinking skills.
- Knowledge of basic hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Professional conduct and ethics.
Benefits: Full-time
We are equally committed to both our residents and employees. We have created an environment that promotes professional and personal growth. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages including:
- Early Wage Access via ZayZoon
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Scholarship Career Advancement through HMGU
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program through HMG Cares Foundation
Please visit https://www.hmghealthcare.com/careers/ for more information on all our openings.
