What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide (CMA) position at Altamaha Health Center?
Altamaha Health Center is hiring a CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE (CMA) to work both short term rehabilitation and long-term care.
Position Summary: Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the
CMA administers prescribed drugs and completes other delegated nursing tasks
allowed by state law. CMA delivers efficient and effective nursing care while
achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she will
function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her certification. The
CMA performs various patient care activities and related non-professional
services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort for patients.
- Requirements:
- Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program.
- Successful completion of a state approved 60-hour certified medication program.
- A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma preferred.
- This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak, and understand
the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and
visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs. - Must provide verifications of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in
accordance with company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if
required. - Basic knowledge of computer use or willingness to learn.
- Must attend a minimum of 12 hours continuing education programs provided by the
center in order to maintain certification.
