Certified Medication Aide

Company: Accordius Health at Monroe
Location: Monroe
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Accordius Health at Monroe - NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY! We are pleased to offer a voluntary benefit for employees to access their pay on their own schedule. Work today, get paid today. -Accordius Health at Monroe is a member of the Accordius Health family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!
Accordius Health at Monroe is looking for a Certified Medication Aide (CMA). - -
Working at Accordius Health at Monroe you will enjoy:
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• Employee Engagement Activities
  
• Positive work environment
  
• Excellent Training
  
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
  
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  What you will do:
  
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  • Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use.
    
  • Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed and dated order from an attending licensed physician.
    
  • Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
    
  • Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
    
  • Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied, as directed.
    
  • Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
    
    
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    • Assist with medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse, as directed.
      
      
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      • Verify that adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. - Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
        
      • Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures.
        
      • Verify that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
        
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        • Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destruction of medications.
          
          
        • Notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.
          
        • Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order and adherence to stop order policies.
          
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          What you need:
          
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          • Current Medication Aide Certification or Current Nursing Assistant Certification from NC.
            
          • Must have a current/active CPR certification.
            
          • Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
            
          • Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.
            
          • Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
            
          • Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
            
          • Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
            
          • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
            
          • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
            
          • Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
            Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

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