Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (Part-Time)

Primary Functions

• Verify accuracy of medications to be administered to students.
• Setup, distribute, and document prescribed medications to students in the Heartspring School and residential group homes.
• Ensure controlled substances are accurately tracked and signatures for any removals have been obtained prior to removal.
• Auxiliary with the preparation of medications for student travel days and parent visitations.
• Administer insulin based on patient specific protocols.
• Inventory on-hand medications and order refills as needed.
• Auxiliary with the delivery of medication refills for the group homes.
• Ensure compliance with Kansas DCF regulations regarding medication storage and labeling.
• Perform and record refrigerator temperature checks twice daily.
• Inform Heartspring RN or APRN of any health-related concerns observed.
• Audit medication records for error reports that are not turned in or completed.
• Relay information and communication between the Medical Office and second shift and/or weekend direct care providers (DCPs) regarding medication changes or medically ordered treatments.

Secondary Functions

• Perform vital sign, height, and weight checks as ordered or required.
• Inventory and re-stock first aid kits in the group homes and classrooms on a monthly and as needed basis.
• Check-in cycle fill medications and pharmacy deliveries as they arrive.
• Other duties as may be assigned by supervisors.