Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

About This Role

Administer prescribed medications to residents and maintain related medical records under the supervision of a nurse while providing quality care.

Responsibilities

• Verify identity of resident receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, and time of administration
• Present medication to resident and observe ingestion or other application, or administer medication, using specified processes
• Take vital signs
• Document reasons prescribed drugs are not administered
• Receive supply of ordered medications and apportion, mix, or assemble drugs for administration to resident
• Record and restock medication inventories

Requirements

• Certification in the state of employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant for one year
• Successful completion of 80 hours training approved by the State for Certified Medication Assistants

Qualifications

• 1 year as a Certified Nursing Assistant

Benefits

Certifications