Certified Medication Aide CMA

CMA Duties and Responsibilities: · Prepares and administers safely and documents regularly prescribed oral, eye, nasal, and ear medications to residents. Prepares and administers topical medications to intact skin. · Administers as allowed, PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse. · Uses the Physician’s Desk Reference or other appropriate drug reference if ever unsure or unclear as to drug being administered.

· Checks physician’s orders against medication forms. · Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of all drugs and maintains a clean working environment. · Keeps medication cart locked while unattended. · Care for and position all patient tubing and bags as instructed. · Counts all drugs on Individual Control Drug Records with on-coming charge person at shift change.

· Makes rounds and reports needs and conditions to the charge nurse as applicable. · Administers vital signs and documents properly. · Keeps medical records current by charting pertinent resident conditions timely and routine charting as scheduled, with co-signature by licensed nurse. · Answer call lights, bed/chair sensors, pull-pin alarms, and security care bracelet alarms promptly and courteously.

· Order medications from pharmacy per physician order. · Complies with the facility’s privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state/federal privacy laws as outlined by HIPAA. CMA Qualifications and Skills: · Ability to work overtime. · Successful completion of a state approved training program in medication administration.

· Must complete annual medication evaluation with Registered Pharmacy Consultant. · Current-CPR Certification · Current QMA Certificate for current state CMA Benefits : · Health insurance · Dental insurance · Vision insurance · Retirement plan · Paid time off