Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) - Traditions of Beavercreek

QMA Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers safely and documents regularly prescribed oral, eye, nasal, and ear medications to residents. Prepares and administers topical medications to intact skin.

• Administers as allowed, PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.

• Uses the Physician's Desk Reference or other appropriate drug reference if ever unsure or unclear as to drug being administered.

• Checks physician's orders against medication forms.

• Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of all drugs and maintains a clean working environment.

• Keeps medication cart locked while unattended.

• Care for and position all patient tubing and bags as instructed.

• Counts all drugs on Individual Control Drug Records with on-coming charge person at shift change.

• Makes rounds and reports needs and conditions to the charge nurse as applicable.

• Administers vital signs and documents properly.

• Keeps medical records current by charting pertinent resident conditions timely and routine charting as scheduled, with co-signature by licensed nurse.

• Answer call lights, bed/chair sensors, pull-pin alarms, and security care bracelet alarms promptly and courteously.

• Order medications from pharmacy per physician order.

• Complies with the facility's privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state/federal privacy laws as outlined by HIPAA.

QMA Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work overtime.

• Successful completion of a state approved training program in medication administration.

• Must complete annual medication evaluation with Registered Pharmacy Consultant.

• Current-CPR Certification

• Current QMA Certificate for current state

QMA Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement plan

• Paid time off