Qualified Medication Aide; QMA

Overview

The Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) provides care for residents under the direction of nursing and medical staff.

• Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications following physician orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops.
• Maintains compliance with all personnel policies, community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws. Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures during drills and emergencies.
• Performs treatments not requiring a licensed nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.). Uses the procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
• Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.
• Provides direct resident care. Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.
• Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• QMA Certification in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certification.
• One year of experience in a long-term care setting is desirable.

• Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The work environment is typically moderate in noise level.