Certified Medication Aide

Entity: Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital | Department: Transitional Care | Work Hours: 8A-8:30P | Weekend Requirements: Every Other | 0.9 FTE

Job Summary:

Provides patient care by administering routine prescribed medications and maintaining related medical records in long term care, under the direction and supervision of a licensed and/or registered nurse (LPN or RN). Assists the nursing staff by performing assigned duties.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administers prescribed routine oral and/or topical medications to residents under supervision, excluding any first dose medications, injectables, as needed medications and/or any medication classified as a controlled substance.

• Follows all relevant safety guidelines and regulations with patient verification and medication safe handling practices.

• Administers and records the name of the drug, the dosage, the time and techniques of administration, according to facility policy and procedure including use of Omnicell and electronic medication administration record (EMAR).

• Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including: obtaining vital signs, point of care (POC) glucose testing and observation of residents for response to medications.

• Utilizes bedside medication verification (BMV) in conjunction with the eight rights of medication verification during the medication administration process.

• Greets and orients patients and guests to hospital environment.

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review by a nurse.

• Documents patient progress toward goals and ensures documentation is accurate, complete, specific, and timely.

• Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific, cultural considerations and any abnormal findings of each patient.

• Works with the nursing staff to provide personal care according to organizational standards and policies.

• Performs job duties in accordance with Kentucky state laws and regulations.

• May perform plan of care interventions within KMA scope of practice.

• May electronically transfer patients in and out of the unit including facilitation of direct admit process, completion of discharge in electronic medical record (EMR), assembling paper-lite chart, and assisting with patient bed placement.

• May update diet orders and verifies tray deliveries meet diet requirements.

• May arrange for patient transport services.

• May enter work orders and obtain supplies from materials.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under general supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• No experience required

Education

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire

Additional Education Information

• None

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• SRNA - Certified as State Registered Nurse Assistant in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND

• CMA-Certified Medication Aide certification and eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND

• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position       

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.  Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. 

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Clinical - Hospital)

Standing: 75%

Walking: 75%

Sitting: 50%

Lifting 0-25 lbs: 75%

Lifting 25-75 lbs: 25%

Lifting over 75 lbs: 25%

Carrying 0-25 lbs: 75%

Carrying 25-75 lbs: 25%

Carrying over 75 lbs: 25%

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: 75%

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 75%

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 75%

Climbing: 50%

Bending/Stooping: 75%

Kneeling: 50%

Crouching/Crawling: 50%

Reaching: 75%

Talking: 75%

Hearing: 75%

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: 25%

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: 75%

Keyboard Data Entry: 75%

Running: 50%

Vision: Depth Perception: 75%

Vision: Distinguish Color: 75%

Vision: Seeing Far: 75%

Vision: Seeing Near: 75%

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Low risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

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