Certified Medication Assistant (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