CMA (Certified Medication Aide)

University Park Nursing & Rehab Center

CMA (Certified Medication Aide)

Des moines, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Open Shifts: ** ** FT 6AM - 6PM with every other weekend (3 days a week)

    What You Can Expect:

    Our CMAs love University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation for the meaningful work, stability, and excellent team environment! If you want to grow as a CNA, University Park is where you belong!

    Hi! We’re thrilled you’re thinking about joining us:

    University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation prides itself on a passion for excellence in patient care! We’re under new management, creating an exceptional candidate experience for those seeking employment and a positive , progressive , and fun career path for those who join our team! There is so much here at University Park, and we take pride in selecting the best-skilled professionals who align with our goal of excellence in patient care!

    Reasons to join us:

    *An inspiring leadership team that believes in providing a fun and diverse culture supporting a lifelong career with University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation

    *The ability to get to know your patients and their families

    *Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, MATCHING 401K, Life and Disability insurance, and more

    *Benefits effective 1st day following 30 days of employment

    *Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay (after 90 days)

    *Same Day Pay

    *We pay for certification/license renewals, and CEU's!

    *Annual Income Increases (at the discretion of the market)

    *Consistent support from the Regional Operations and Nursing Team

    *And so much more!

    Here’s what you will do:

    POSITION PURPOSE:

    • Ensure proper dosage and distribution of medication in accordance with state regulations
    • Take vital signs, respond to emergencies, record information in a resident’s medical record
    • Assist in management of the medical record as needed, and any other assigned duties to support the medical department as they have certification or documented training on

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

    • Maintain adequate stock of drugs, ensures that storage of drugs is in compliance with prescribed conditions of temperature and humidity, and verifies that all drugs are labeled properly
    • Prepare medication for resident
    • Distribute medication and instruct residents in proper application/consumption of medications per the directions of the physician
    • Record each distribution of medication in resident’s medical file
    • Take vital signs and records on the appropriate document
    • Responsible for documenting, faxing, following up, and providing documentation required for all authorizations for each entity requiring prior authorization for any and all medical care
    • Perform glucose testing by glucometer as directed
    • Perform additional duties as assigned
    • Will also perform duties as Certified Nursing Assistant when needed as well

    EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

    High School diploma or equivalent

    Medication Aide and Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate required