Advanced Certified Medication Aide

ACMA Job Description

Position Title: Advanced Certified Medication Aide (ACMA)

Department: PRN Nursing

Designation: Safety Sensitive Position

Reports To: TMPS / Facility DON / Charge Nurse

Position Summary:

This position will perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psycho-social environment for staff, visitors, and residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver routine daily medications, as physician ordered, to residents.
• Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care and medications.
• Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Record medication dosages and times.
• Observe patients and document changes in their condition.
• Take resident vitals as ordered.
• Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
• Uphold all health and safety standards.
• Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or relevant qualification.
• Current ADVANCED MEDICATION AIDE CERTIFICATION.
• 6 months to a year of experience as a Medication Aide preferred.
• BLS/CPR
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding medical and pharmacological terminology.

Language Skills:

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

· Ability to speak effectively before groups or families. Must be able to effectively communicate in the English language.

Mathematical Skills:

· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

· Must maintain current Certified Medication Aide Certification and current CPR Certification from American Heart Association. Certification requirements for CMA's are governed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Nurse Aide Registry division. All CMA's must provide a current OSBI free of felonies and crimes listed on the Oklahoma State Uniform Application to be eligible for work in Oklahoma.

** Additional details to be provided upon interview.

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