Certified Medication Aide

About the role

The Certified Medication Aide at MediLodge of Traverse City coordinates and administers medication to nursing home residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.

Responsibilities

• Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
• Supervises, directs and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.
• Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Medication Technician certification in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.
• One year experience in nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current valid Michigan driver’s license.

Skills

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Healthcare and Specialty Benefits: Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading healthcare insurance providers.
• Pet Insurance: Three Pet Insurance options available.
• Employee Benefits Concierge: Assistance in navigating and maximizing benefits.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
• Vacation and Sick Time: Company paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.
• Career Advancement: Excellent career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs.
• Life Insurance: Company paid life insurance.
• Retirement: 401K retirement program.
• Financial Assistance: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Referral Bonuses: Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Pay

Leading market wages.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.