Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Status: Part-time and Full-time Available

Schedule: Sunday Day Shift and Sunday/Monday/Tuesday Evening Shift

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Location: Avamere Rehab of Beaverton - 11850 SE Allen Blvd Beaverton, OR 97005

Apply at Teamavamere.com

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) – Certification Required
Avamere is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our team and support resident care with compassion and professionalism. In this role, you’ll assist with clinical tasks, documentation, and communication between residents, families, and providers in a skilled nursing setting.

Please Note: This role requires an active Certified Medication Aide (CMA) credential. Medication Technicians do not meet the requirements for this position.

What You’ll Need:

• Completion of an accredited Medication Aide program
• Current CMA certification (AAMA, NCCT, NHA, or AMT)
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the administering of medication to residents.

Job 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 Nursing Assistant /Certified Medication Aide in the state of Oregon.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Knowledge of the meaning and common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms for medication administration
• Ability to accurately measure, record, and report vital signs
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently
• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

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