Certified Medication Aide CMA (Finance)
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Oregon State Licensed Certified Medication Aide
Type: Full-Time, EVE Shift (2:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
Shift: EVE Shift, Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Friday
Location: Avamere Crestview of Portland - 6530 SW 30th Ave. Portland, OR 97239
Apply at Teamavamere.com
Responsibilities
- Administer medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physician
- Administer medications in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, local procedures and practices, and requirements of the state
- Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications ordered for a resident
- Complete necessary forms, charts, and reports in a timely matter
- Ensure all medications administered are properly labeled, returned, and reordered
- Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environment
- Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
- Effectively communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing and/or administrator
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be a licensed certified medication aide in this state
- Knowledge of the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms for medication administration
- Ability to accurately measure, record, and report vital signs
Employee Benefits:
- Tuition assistance
- Mentorship opportunities
- Career development
- Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more
- Generous employee referral program
- Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
- Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503
