Qualified Medication Aide QMA

Qualified Medication Aide - QMA (Evening Shift)

Majestic Care of Bedford is looking for a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to join our team and support our mission of providing excellent healthcare to those we serve.

The QMA is a member of the community nursing team whose responsibilities include setting up, administering, and recording certain prescribed medications for residents in the community under the supervision of a licensed nurse and as allowed by state and federal regulatory agencies.

• Prepare and administer regularly prescribed oral, eye, nasal, and ear medications to residents. Administrations must be performed safely and documented.
• Prepare and administer topical medications to intact skin.
• Administer PRN drugs as authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Check physician orders against medication forms.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of all drugs while keeping a clean working environment.
• Keep medication cart locked while unattended.
• Care for and position all resident tubing and bags as instructed.
• Make rounds and report needs and conditions to the charge nurse as applicable.
• Administer vital signs and document properly.
• Keep medical records current by charting pertinent resident conditions timely and routine charting as scheduled, with co-signature by a licensed nurse.
• Order medications from pharmacy per physician order.
• Use appropriate drug reference if unsure or unclear about a drug being administered.
• Count all drugs on Individual Control Drug Records with the incoming charge CTM at shift change.
• Answer call lights, bed/chair sensors, and security care bracelet alarms promptly and courteously.

• Certified as a Qualified Medication Aide in the state of employment; certificate must be active, valid, and in good standing.
• Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of employment; certificate must be active, valid, and in good standing.

• Quarterly Pay Increase
• Daily Pay
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• Double Pay on Holidays
• Care Team Member Relief Fund