Certified Medication Aide

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

The primary purpose is to provide medication administration as ordered by the physician within the scope of practice as set forth in the regulatory guidelines through Texas Health and Human Services Medication Aide Program and as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.  Other purposes of the CMA role is to assist clinical staff as designated by Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a Medication Aide in good standing and currently certified by the State to practice in Texas.

• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with others.

• Must maintain regular attendance on the job and be available to work extended hours as needed by administrative staff.

• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this job.

• Related CMA/CNA experience required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Administration of medications for all residents assigned per physician order.

• Document via electronic medication administration record according to standard practice to include vital signs as ordered and directed according to medications administered.

• Report any medication discrepancies, refusals, resident adverse reactions, etc to charge nurse immediately upon discovery.

• Maintain medication cart in clean, orderly fashion and immediately report any out of stock and/or missing medications to charge nurse when noted.

• Consult current medication resources/books/licensed nurse for newly prescribed medications not familiar to CMA.

• Ensure and maintain infection control measures, including isolation precautions when in place, while carrying out all job duties and promote infection control measures throughout facility.

• Ensure resident confidentiality and observance of HIPAA compliance at all times.

• Consult with, and interact with other staff of facility in professional, courteous and respectful manner at all times.

• Maintain positive, courteous, and respectful interactions with residents maintaining resident dignity at all times.

• May be assigned to function as certified nurse aide as needed/required by nursing administration.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS:

·         Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, families, employees, and regulators to include presenting a professional appearance.

·         Comply with, support, and enforce policies involving all safety and infection control procedures to include the proper use of mech lifts, gait belts and other necessary personal protective equipment.

·         Respond promptly and thoroughly when problems are reported by other employees.

·         Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training and staff meetings.

·         Participate in quality improvement activities as assigned.

The purpose of this job description is to identify the major duties and responsibilities of the job and that it is not intended to contain each and every duty inherent in this job.  Job functions may be altered from time to time.