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