Registered Medication Associate (RMA)

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Maintains the Medication Management Program.
• Administers and accurately records medications for residents.
• Monitors and documents medication administration and complications.
• Determines and records the effectiveness of medications.
• Documents refusals of medications and reports to the Resident Care Director.
• Stores medications safely and reports discrepancies.
• Documents daily shift updates and maintains inventory.
• Reorders medications and documents pertinent information.
• Communicates with residents, staff, and others accurately and factually.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Lifts, stoops, carries, turns, assists high-risk residents, pushes medication carts.
• Works a flexible work schedule.
• Lifts and/or carries up to 75 pounds.
• Exposure to COVID-19 due to direct care to potential COVID-positive residents.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed course work and examinations for Resident Care Associate certification.
• Maintains RMA certification through continuing education credits.
• Knowledge of safe medication administration techniques.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain.
• Understands and practices resident confidentiality.
• Able to work weekends and flexible hours.
• Shows sincere compassion and genuine concern for residents and their families.
• Proficient in basic office equipment.