Job Summary

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is responsible for accurately administering and documenting medications to Heartspring students in a school and residential group home setting.

Primary Functions

• Verify accuracy of medications to be administered to students.
• Setup, distribute, and document prescribed medications to students in the Heartspring School and residential group homes.
• Ensure controlled substances are accurately tracked and signatures for any removals have been obtained prior to removal.
• Assist with the preparation of medications for student travel days and parent visitations.
• Administer insulin based on patient specific protocols.
• Inventory on-hand medications and order refills as needed.
• Assist with the delivery of medication refills for the group homes.
• Ensure compliance with Kansas DCF regulations regarding medication storage and labeling.
• Perform and record refrigerator temperature checks twice daily.
• Inform Heartspring RN or APRN of any health-related concerns observed.
• Audits medication records for error reports that are not turned in or completed.
• Relay information and communication between the Medical Office and second shift and/or weekend direct care providers (DCPs) regarding medication changes or medically ordered treatments.

Secondary Functions

• Perform vital sign, height, and weight checks as ordered or required.
• Inventory and re-stock first aid kits in the group homes and classrooms on a monthly and as needed basis.
• Check-in cycle fill medications and pharmacy deliveries as they arrive.
• Other duties as may be assigned by supervisors.

Educational, Training, and Licensure Requirements

• Current Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) certification preferred. Will consider training the right candidate.
• Prefer six (6) months experience as CMA and/or CNA.
• Prefer experience working with individuals with developmental complexities.
• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must complete all required orientation and training conducted by Heartspring staff.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Must maintain current NCI certification.

Qualifications

• Prompt and regular attendance is required for this position.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and thoroughly complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to enter accurate and timely information into a computer program or system using a keyboard.
• Ability to listen effectively and obtain information from others.
• Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable to fulfill obligations.
• Must be honest, ethical, and have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and also function as a team member.
• Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, socio-economic, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications