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Certified Medication Assistant/CMA

Status: Full-time and Part-Time
Shift: Various
Wage: $16-$19/hour depending on experience
Location: Ovation Heartwood Preserve - 470 Maxwell Plz, Omaha, NE 68154

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Health Services. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this Community, and the requirements of this state.

Responsibilities:

• Administer medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physician

• Administer medications in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, local procedures and practices, and requirements of the state

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications ordered for a resident

• Complete necessary forms, charts, and reports in a timely matter

• Ensure all medications administered are properly labeled, returned, and reordered

• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environment

• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies

• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines

• Effectively communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing and/or administrator

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must be a licensed certified medication aide in this state

• Knowledge of the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms for medication administration

• Ability to accurately measure, record, and report vital signs

• Must be able to supply proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Employee Perks:

• Employee meal credit

• Tuition assistance

• Career development opportunities

• Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more

• Generous PTO policy

• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions

• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

  
  

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