Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Crisis Stabilization - FT (12 PM - 8 PM)

  • Hrhs
  • Horizons Reno County
  • 7mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) provides intensive medication compliance support to patients/clients under the direction of a physician or nursing staff.

This position will be working Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 8 pm.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

  • Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in nit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide care as directed to achieve desired outcomes for individuals newborn thru geriatric.
  • Complete, check, and reconcile MARs. Maintain accurate med lists in collaboration with providers and pharmacy. Provides education to patients/clients regarding medication compliance per state approved procedures and established policies and procedures
  • Contribute to the provision of quality care through techniques that support and achieve positive outcomes
  • Meet scheduling requirements including nights, weekends, holidays and call.
  • Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
  • Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
  • Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?: 

☐ Yes 🗷 No

“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

"No" indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

  • Completion of an approved CMA class
  • At least 21 years old (Crisis)

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

  • Current CMA Certification in the State of Kansas
  • Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Two or more years of professional experience in a similar environment.

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations

  • none

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Accomplished basic medication administration
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbally and through written documentation)
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Working knowledge of math and dosing
  • Working knowledge of pharmacology

Physical Requirements:

With or without accommodation.

  • Light Work: Occasionally exerting up to 25 lbs - frequently exerting up to 10 lbs. 11-25% of the day may be standing or walking.

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.