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Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) Primary Responsibilities

The QMA is responsible for providing the medication administration, daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents.

As a QMA in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• 1,000 new employee referral program
• Paid life insurance
• 401k opportunities after your first year
• $3 Shift Differential, $2 Weekend Bonus Program
• Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Weekend Option Available!
• $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year
• Quarterly Attendance Bonus Program

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Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) Essential Functions

• The QMA is responsible for providing the medication administration, daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents.
• QMA’s administer and document oral medications, eye medications, topical medications, suppository medications, ear drops and all others as ordered by the physician
• Perform treatments on minor skin conditions per physician orders
• Maintain locked medication cart and medication keys according to facility policy
• Check catheters frequently and providing catheter care as assigned by the nurse
• QMA’s will document all medications and treatments given in the medication record and in the nurses notes according to policy
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure residents rights and privacy are protected at all times
• Performing other duties as assigned by staff nurse or designee

Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) Qualifications

• Must be certified by the Indiana State Department of Health as a CNA in good standing
• Must have completed a state approved training program in medication administration and have current QMA certification by the Indiana State Department of Health
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of Indiana
• A high school diploma or GED