Certified Medication Aide "CMA"

1 week ago

Santa Monica, United States Clare Foundation, Inc. Full time
Are you in search of a role that provides opportunity for growth, and encourages career advancement? Do you want to save lives and have a positive influence on the community? Look no further than CLARE|MATRIX

Whether you work within the clinical arena, or the administrative world. We all work toward our shared mission, and uphold the CLARE|MATRIX values of:

COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - INTEGRITY - EMPOWERMENT - ADAPTABILITY - EQUALITY.
If your values align with ours... JOIN US

Why CLARE|MATRIX?

CLARE|MATRIX is seeking bright and compassionate leaders to help save lives through recovery We are a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance abuse to individuals, families, and the community. We offer an engaging, mission-driven work environment with excellent benefits and compensation. Work with dedicated colleagues in a dynamic setting, utilizing innovative approaches to addiction recovery and mental health treatment.

We recognize our staff as the heart of our organization, and seek to provide a generous and competitive benefit package to support our employees well-being. We offer the following:
  • Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, and LTD insurance
  • Vacation and sick leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays (including a birthday holiday)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan (may be eligible for employer matching up to 6% after the 1st of the quarter after 90 days of service)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Mentorship and formal training to help you grow
  • Performance-based culture and endless opportunities for growth

Job Title: Certified Medication Aide "CMA"

Department: Residential

Reports to: Director of Residential

Location: Santa Monica, CA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About CLARE|MATRIX: CLARE|MATRIX "C|M" is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance use to individuals, families, and the community.

Since 1970 CLARE|MATRIX has provided quality substance use and mental health treatment to men, women, and youth in southern California. Through programs run by a compassionate, committed, results-oriented team of counselors, therapists, and administrators, CLARE|MATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in evidence-based treatment practices and continues to break new ground in the areas of positive outcomes, outreach and community involvement. Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, CLARE|MATRIX maintains multiple facilities in the Southern California region, providing services to participants in a manner consistent with its Core Values: Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity, Empowerment, Adaptability and Equality. The following is representative of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job, but is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

Summary:

Under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional, with minimum latitude for independent judgement and decision, the Certified Medication Aide ("CMA") provides critical support to the nursing and clinical team by administering medications and assisting in the overall care of participants in a 24-hour residential rehab and recovery setting. The CMA will work to ensure that all medications are administered safely and effectively as part of the treatment program, adhering strictly to all legal and regulatory requirements.

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does not hold supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Participant Interaction: Greets participants and verifies participant information by interviewing participant and recording medical history. Takes participants vitals.
  2. HIPAA Compliance: Secures participant information and maintains strict participant confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and ensuring participant information is kept confidential.
  3. Medication Administration: Safely and accurately administer medications to participants as prescribed, following all regulations and protocols.
  4. Documentation: Utilizing the EHR, "MyEvolv", properly and correctly document all medication administration accurately and promptly in the participant's medical record, maintaining compliance with municipal, state and federal regulations and maintaining accurate and complete proper documentation for all participants encounters.
  5. Participant Monitoring: Observe participants for changes in condition, adverse reactions to medications, or signs of behavioral health crises, reporting findings to the nursing or clinical team.
  6. Medication Inventory Management: Monitor medication stock levels, medication inventory, organize medication storage, and report low stock or discrepancies to supervisors.
  7. Medication Refills: Monitor medication levels and place orders for refills, as required.
  8. Communication: Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and other healthcare providers to communicate participant needs, updates, and progress.
  9. Safety: Follow all safety and infection control procedures, ensuring a clean, safe, and supportive environment for participants
  10. Professional Behavior - Strictly maintain professional boundaries following established limits and guidelines for appropriate behavior with participants, ensuring a safe and ethical environment by clearly separating the professional role from personal interactions, and protecting the client's privacy and dignity. Boundaries typically include parameters like personal disclosure limits, physical touch restrictions, and clear communication about the professional nature of the relationship.
  11. Education and Training: Participate in ongoing training, team meetings, and certifications to maintain eligibility for the role, current knowledge in medication administration and best practices for a rehab and recovery setting.
  12. Compliance and Ethics - Ensure all activities comply with grants, regulatory bodies, ethical standards and company policies.
  13. Model and uphold company policies and procedures.
  14. Answer phone calls and emails.

Teamwork and Collaboration
  1. Collaborate with cross-functional, and multidisciplinary teams including, but not limited to Department Heads, Counselors, therapists, case managers, and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive participant care.
  2. Participate in staff meetings, one-on-one meetings with supervisor(s), and other meetings as required.
  3. Participate in in-service training, and continuing education to maintain eligibility for the role. Maximize learning opportunities by remaining receptive to constructive feedback and utilizing support available from your supervisor and others.
  4. Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of CLARE|MATRIX's mission, vision, & philosophy.
  5. Contribute to a healthy work environment by cultivating and maintaining appropriate boundaries and a professional demeanor at all times.
  6. Communicate on a direct and timely basis about needs and problems as they arise.
  7. Ensure health and safety regulations are upheld to CLARE|MATRIX standards.
  8. Ensure standards of conduct are upheld to CLARE|MATRIX standards.
  9. Ensure a community environment is maintained.


Secondary Areas of Responsibility

  1. Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications
  1. Must have Board Certification by the CCBMA.
  2. Must have achieved sobriety of at least one year.
  3. Must have current CPR certification or obtain within 30 days from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  4. Must complete all pre-employment requirements including a Livescan and physical.
  5. Must complete all Learning Management System "LMS" assignments by 30 days of employment.
  6. Must have reliable transportation, possess and maintain a valid California Drivers' License with proof of valid automobile insurance and maintain a safe driving record.


Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
  1. Experience in a rehabilitation or recovery center setting.
  2. Appropriate sensitivity, genuine compassion and empathy to work well with diverse populations.
  3. Working knowledge and understanding of the clinical environment.
  4. Self-starter with the ability to independently drive projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
  5. The ability to think outside the box, look for opportunities, see the big picture, problem solve, and be flexible and adaptable.
  6. Sound judgement and discernment.
  7. Advanced verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including social and presentation skills.
  8. A commitment to, and a passion for, the mission, vision and values of CLARE|MATRIX.
  9. Effective computer skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
  10. Organized and detail oriented.
  11. Effective time management, verbal, and written skills.
  12. Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  13. Collaborative teamwork abilities.
  14. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  15. Sound judgement and discernment.


Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands overhead or below the waist, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Medical History:

All employees whose functions require or necessitate contact with participants, or in food preparation shall complete a health screening report or a health questionnaire. Health screening report or health questionnaire will be provided upon hire. For all residential employees a health screening report, be completed and signed off by a medical practitioner signature for clearance. All outpatient employees will complete at minimum a self-report screening questionnaire.

A TB test is to be conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 60 calendar days prior to or 7 calendar days after employment and renewed annually from the date of the last tuberculosis test. Staff with a known record of tuberculosis or record of positive testing shall not be required to obtain a tuberculosis skin test. Unless there is documentation that the staff completed at least 6 months of preventive therapy, the staff shall be required to obtain, within 45 calendar days of employment, a chest x-ray result and a physician's statement that the incumbent does not have communicable tuberculosis and has been under regular care and monitoring for tuberculosis. A chest x-ray within the prior 6 months is acceptable. The physician's statement shall be renewed annually.

Work Environment:

This job will be primarily located at the CLARE|MATRIX facilities in Santa Monica, California. This job is primarily office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic. The work requires the ability to work in a confined area. While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Disclaimer:

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship for the Company. Furthermore, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Conclusion:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at CLARE|MATRIX: CLARE|MATRIX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and any other protected status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. No qualified applicant will be denied employment sole on the basis of having or not having a prior history of alcoholism or other drug addiction.

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