San Antonio TMA

CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE

Classification

Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports to

Director of Nursing

Summary/Objective

In keeping with our organizations goals, the primary purpose of the Certified Medication Aide is to

deliver quality nursing care to residents requiring short-term, skilled, and long-term nursing care.

The Certified Medication Aide administers medications and cares for the residents in accordance

with local, state, and federal regulations and organization policies and procedures. This job

description is to be used in conjunction with the Certified Nursing Assistant Job Description which

contains duties that the this position is also responsible for fulfilling as assigned or necessary.

Job Duties

 Under the direction of a nurse, provide direct nursing care and prepare and administer oral,

nasal, eye, ear, vaginal, rectal, topical, and/or other medications according to applicable

state and federal regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing

judgment

 Ensure that medications are administered in a timely manner and if there must be a delay,

document explanations for delays as necessary

 Document administration of medications and other tasks in accordance with organization

policies and procedures

 Follow appropriate infection control practices

 Keep medication cart clean, organized, stocked, and secured as directed

 Use medication cart and administer medication as directed and in accordance with

organization policies and procedures

 Perform resident care duties as assigned by charge nurse, including but not limited to

transporting and transferring, restocking resident room, changing linen, properly

positioning resident, bathing, assisting with bowel and bladder needs, assisting with

dressing, assisting with eating and hydration, taking vital signs, and caring for resident as

needed or directed

 Deliver care to residents following their plan of care in accordance with current physicians

orders, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities under the

direct supervision of a licensed nurse

 Provide care in a professional/courteous manner by ensuring the resident is approached in

a kind, gentle and friendly manner

 Provide care in a manner that respect for the resident's dignity and privacy is consistently

upheld

 Have knowledge of and utilize the facilitys written policies and procedures that govern the

day-to-day functions of the nursing service department

 Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with

other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents total regimen of care.

 Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as

necessary or as may be directed

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 Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be

necessary

 Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous

chemicals in accordance with the facilitys policies and procedures governing accidents and

incidents

 Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to

the Administrator

 Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or

the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy

guidelines

 Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or

the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy

guidelines

 Ensure to refrain from disclosing assigned user ID code and password for accessing

resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such

disclosure to the Administrator

 Ensure not disclose resident protected health information and promptly report suspected

or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator

 Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facilitys information

system

Required Education and Experience

 Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Medication Aide

in the State

 Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a nursing assistant

in the State

 2 years experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred

 Six (6) months experience as a Certified Medication Aide preferred

 Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care preferred

 Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet) required.

 Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and

professional attitude

 Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks

simultaneously

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day. There will be scheduled times

of work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require

working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly

implemented, continuously improved, and monitored.

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Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various

locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as

computers, phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job

duties.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

This position at times requires the ability to walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, bend, kneel,

twist, and lift as necessary.

Qualifications

CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE

Classification

Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports to

Director of Nursing

Summary/Objective

In keeping with our organizations goals, the primary purpose of the Certified Medication Aide is to

deliver quality nursing care to residents requiring short-term, skilled, and long-term nursing care.

The Certified Medication Aide administers medications and cares for the residents in accordance

with local, state, and federal regulations and organization policies and procedures. This job

description is to be used in conjunction with the Certified Nursing Assistant Job Description which

contains duties that the this position is also responsible for fulfilling as assigned or necessary.

Job Duties

 Under the direction of a nurse, provide direct nursing care and prepare and administer oral,

nasal, eye, ear, vaginal, rectal, topical, and/or other medications according to applicable

state and federal regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing

judgment

 Ensure that medications are administered in a timely manner and if there must be a delay,

document explanations for delays as necessary

 Document administration of medications and other tasks in accordance with organization

policies and procedures

 Follow appropriate infection control practices

 Keep medication cart clean, organized, stocked, and secured as directed

 Use medication cart and administer medication as directed and in accordance with

organization policies and procedures

 Perform resident care duties as assigned by charge nurse, including but not limited to

transporting and transferring, restocking resident room, changing linen, properly

positioning resident, bathing, assisting with bowel and bladder needs, assisting with

dressing, assisting with eating and hydration, taking vital signs, and caring for resident as

needed or directed

 Deliver care to residents following their plan of care in accordance with current physicians

orders, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities under the

direct supervision of a licensed nurse

 Provide care in a professional/courteous manner by ensuring the resident is approached in

a kind, gentle and friendly manner

 Provide care in a manner that respect for the resident's dignity and privacy is consistently

upheld

 Have knowledge of and utilize the facilitys written policies and procedures that govern the

day-to-day functions of the nursing service department

 Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with

other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents total regimen of care.

 Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as

necessary or as may be directed

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 Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be

necessary

 Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous

chemicals in accordance with the facilitys policies and procedures governing accidents and

incidents

 Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to

the Administrator

 Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or

the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy

guidelines

 Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or

the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy

guidelines

 Ensure to refrain from disclosing assigned user ID code and password for accessing

resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such

disclosure to the Administrator

 Ensure not disclose resident protected health information and promptly report suspected

or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator

 Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facilitys information

system

Required Education and Experience

 Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Medication Aide

in the State

 Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a nursing assistant

in the State

 2 years experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred

 Six (6) months experience as a Certified Medication Aide preferred

 Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care preferred

 Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet) required.

 Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and

professional attitude

 Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks

simultaneously

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day. There will be scheduled times

of work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require

working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly

implemented, continuously improved, and monitored.

Page 2 of 3Job Description - Certified Medication Aide

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various

locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as

computers, phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job

duties.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

This position at times requires the ability to walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, bend, kneel,

twist, and lift as necessary.