CMA Certified Medication Assistant

Company: Ascension
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: November 14, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring

Via Christi Village, part of Ascension Living is looking for a caring and compassionate Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) to join our team! This gorgeous 93 bed continuing care retirement community is centrally located in Manhattan, KS and offers independent living, assisted living, long-term skilled nursing, rehabilitation and therapy.

Schedule:

PRN Nights, 10p-6a, two nights a week - flexible on which nights, Assisted Living Nursing Unit A

Why join Via Christi Village?

* Be part of a great team and culture

* Opportunities for advancement; we love to see our people grow!

* Generous PTO, excellent (and affordable) medical, dental, vision and retirement (with a match)

* Flexible scheduling and student friendly

* Tuition reimbursement, discount programs and more!

Why Join Ascension?

Senior Living and Long-Term Care Communities

As a subsidiary of Ascension, Ascension Living is committed to providing services, amenities, opportunities and support, so seniors can enjoy living healthier and happier, at every age and at every stage.

Were the second-largest nonprofit system in the U.S. Our living choices include independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitative care and long-term skilled nursing care.

More than 10,000 adults live in our 54 senior living communities, which are located in 12 states, and Washington, D.C. Also, more than 5,500 associates are employed by Ascension professional, compassionate individuals who believe in empowering people to age successfully.

Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2019, Ascension provided $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.

Ascension includes more than 150,000 associates and 40,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care including 150 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities in 20 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including clinical and network services, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, risk management, and contracting through Ascensions own group purchasing organization.

What You Will Do

As a Certified Medication Assistant, you will be responsible for distribution of medication per physician orders to residents and participants.

Key Responsibilities:

* Deliver nursing care which includes administering medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician by a physician consistent with ministry policies and procedures

* Order medications from pharmacy per ministry policy

* Provide support with Activities of Daily Living as assigned in a safe manner, consistent with policies and procedures of the ministry

* Document tasks completed per ministry policy

* Assure resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate

* Contribute to continuity of care by effectively communicating services provided and changes in the resident's condition or family interactions in a timely manner

* Comply with ministry's infection control policies and procedures

* Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

* Required Credential(s):

* Certified Medication Aide/Technician (CMA/CMT) certification in the state of Kansas obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

* Diploma

* High school diploma or GED preferred

Work Experience:

* Minimum of one-year experience as a Certified Medication Aide/Technician preferred

* CPR certification preferred

At Ascension Living, we are always learning things from our senior living communities, hospitals, and caregivers all over the country. This means we have the ability to customize what works best in a lot of different places to ensure you feel safe and well. Safety is our top priority. That is why we provided ongoing associate education, hands-on training and access to the latest in COVID testing and mitigation efforts.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ascension is an EEO/AA employer: M/F/Disabled/Vet. For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the EEO is the Law poster:

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf (http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf)

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

E-Verify Statement

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