Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING Qualified Medication Aide (QMA ) at The Waters Huntingburg                                                          

Located on a four-acre campus with a large, wooded park and picnic area in historic Huntingburg, IN The Waters is a welcoming 95-bed community that features comfortably spacious resident rooms.  We have 37 private rooms and an additional 58 semi-private beds.  Residents and families alike enjoy our cheerful, sun-filled community areas.  When the weather is nice, our beautifully landscaped grounds offer an enjoyable place to interact with family, friends, and residents.  The facility also has a large, enclosed courtyard for resident and visitor use.  Whether is helping new residents to adjust to this new phase of life, administering medical treatments or performing clinical assessments, our staff members work diligently to support and preserve each person's independence.

BENEFITS:

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday and Birthday Pay)

PTO Cash Out Option

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and More)

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) will administer medications with safety techniques and sound judgment under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

QMAs will administer the following medications:

• Oral medications, including scheduled medications

• PRN medications, only after authorization of nurse, then nurse will assess and document effectiveness

• Inhalers

• Nebulizer treatments, only if nurse completes lung assessment before and after and documents findings

• Topical and rectal ointments

• Nasal sprays and drops

• Eye ointments and drop

• Ear ointments and drops

• Non-invasive treatments 

• Observes residents for drug reactions and reports any concerns to the nurse immediately

• Monitors residents vital signs

• Calculates medication dosages and stocks the medication cart

• Documents what medications were given for the day on the medication administrator record (MAR) chart

• Reports to the nurse on duty general and specific information pertaining to the response of the residents to their medications or treatments and any other pertinent or appropriate information.

• Reports to the nurse on duty for instructions before administering any PRN medication

QMA EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Must have current, unencumbered state QMA license and must be able to provide documentation.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.