Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Description Position Title: Certified Medication Aide: Department: Health Center FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Director of Nursing / Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Charge Nurse Supervises: N/A Last Revised: October 2025 Position Summary: The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) provides compassionate care and support to residents in our retirement and nursing community. Working under the direction of nursing and medical staff, the CMA ensures safe and accurate medication administration while also assisting with direct resident care. This role plays an important part in enhancing the health, dignity, and quality of life of our residents. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The following duties are typical for this position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. · Accurately obtains, records, and monitors residents’ vital signs in the electronic medical record. · Safely administers and documents medications—including oral, topical, eye, and ear drops—in strict accordance with physician orders. · Observes residents closely, reporting any unexpected or adverse reactions to medications promptly to nursing staff. · Takes vital signs when required prior to admini...