CMA - PRN/Part-Time

Essential Duties

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Absorb and implement procedures or programs aimed at identifying medication errors, their causes, and preventive measures.
• Perform administrative tasks like completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the nursing department, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate and cooperate with facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other facility committees or programs that affect the medication pass and aim to improve the medication process.
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications commonly used in the facility.
• Verify medications brought into the facility by newly admitted residents.
• Maintain proper labeling and documentation of medications.
• Ensure proper charting and removal of discontinued medications.
• Follow facility procedures for handling drug receipt errors.
• Document and report any errors or reactions to medications by residents.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
• Document instances where prescribed medication is not administered.
• Promptly notify the appropriate staff of any errors or reactions.
• Accurately measure, record, and report vital signs of residents.
• Follow facility’s procedures allowing residents to self-administer medications.
• Be familiar with common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relevant to the administration of medications.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report any violations.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Follow work assignments and schedules.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel and other facility personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempts to access facility’s information system.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Licensed Medication Aide with successful completion of a state-approved training program and any necessary examinations.