Certified Medication Aide - (CMA) Certification Required

Certified Medication Aide - (CMA) Certification Required

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - PRN (Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Oregon)

Setting : Skilled Nursing

Location : Avamere Rehab of Beaverton - 11850 SE Allen Blvd Beaverton, OR 97005

Avamere is seeking a Certified Medical Aide (CMA) to join our team and support resident care with compassion and professionalism. In this role, you'll assist with clinical tasks, documentation, and communication between residents, families, and providers in a skilled nursing setting.

Please Note : This role requires an active Certified Medical Aide (CMA) credential. Medication Technicians do not meet the requirements for this position.

What You'll Need :

Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program

Current CMA certification (AAMA, NCCT, NHA, or AMT)

CPR / BLS Certification

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the administering of medication to residents.

Job Responsibilities :

• Administer medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physician
• Administer medications in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, local procedures and practices, and requirements of the state
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and / or topical medications ordered for a resident
• Complete necessary forms, charts, and reports in a timely manner
• Ensure all medications administered are properly labeled, returned, and reordered
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environment
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Effectively communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing and / or administrator

Qualifications :

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify