CMA/Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

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Job Summary

A Med Tech/QMA is a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) that administers medications to residents/elders in a nursing home under direction of a licensed nurse.  The Medication Aide works as a CNA/State Tested Nursing Assistant when Medication Aide duties are completed or not needed.

At Otterbein, you are not an “employee.” You are a partner in caring because we are all partners working together for a goal. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. That are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care at our Communities or our small house neighborhoods. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and so much more.

Key Responsibilities of position are below:

• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by physician:
  • oral and topical medications
  • nasal drops and sprays
  • ointments to eyes, ears or nose
  • inhalants delivered by inhalers, nebulizers or aerosols that allow for a single dose of a fixed, premeasured amount of medication
  • rectal and vaginal medications
• Administer previously ordered pro re nata (PRN) medication only if authorization is obtained from the licensed nurse on duty or on call.
• Document in a resident’s clinical record:
  • All medications that the Medication Aide personally administered
  • Observations including what the Medication Aide sees, hears or smells
  • Any information that is reported to the Medication Aide by the resident.
• Report to the licensed nurse:
  • Any abnormalities that would prohibit medication administration.
  • Any reactions and side effects to medications exhibited by a resident.
  • any refusal of a resident to comply with medication administration
• Perform Treatments.
• Count, administer and document-controlled substances.
• Provide direct nursing care to the elders and residents as a CNA/State Tested Nurses Aide/Elder Assistant when not needed to perform Medication Aide duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Skills and Requirements

1. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
2. Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to change.
3. Must be detailed oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
4. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset.
5. Must be able to communicate in English (speak, hear, write).

Qualifications:

• Licensure/Certification:
• Current OH Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
• Current, active OH State Tested Nursing Aide Certification - CNA/STNA on the State of Ohio Nurse Aide Registry.
• Education:  High school diploma desired
• Experience:  Minimum of 1 year as a CNA/State Tested Nursing Assistant required; experience as a CMA a significant plus
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records; PCC experience highly preferred

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community.  We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana.  We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Follow your passion and apply today to begin a meaningful career as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) at Otterbein!