What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA position at PharmcareUSA?
Checotah Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a CMA!
PTO and Benefits available for Full Time employees.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed staff in administering non-parental medication, including controlled substances.
- Administer treatments as prescribed by physicians in accordance with facility policies.
- Function as a nursing assistant when instructed to do so by the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Manager.
- Complete administrative work as required.
- Maintain knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use.
- Report observations to licensed personnel.
- Maintain resident care supplies, equipment, and environment.
- Maintain general knowledge of the effects and side effects of drugs commonly used and those they are permitted to administer and principles, procedures and practices regarding drug administration.
- Sign for all oral and topical medications she/he has administered.
- Assist with the provision of the care to residents
Qualifications
- Current Active State Certification CNA and CMA
- Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Knowledge of relevant nursing care
- Friendly and professional bedside manner
- Maintain current CPR certification
- Multi-tasking skills
- Effective oral, written, and reading communication skills
- Understands legal implications of patient care