Certified Medication Aide- SNF CMA

Certified Medication Aide

Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation is a part of the Ascent Healthcare Management of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers in Western North Carolina. 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 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!

Sapphire Ridge is looking to add Certified Medication Aides (CMA) to their growing team!

Job Description

• 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.
• Assist with medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Current Medication Aide Certification or Current Nursing Assistant Certification from NC.
• Must be certified to work in a skilled nursing facility.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the 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 the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with a 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.