Certified Medication Aide CMA

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Location : Iowa City & Pleasant Hill, IA

Shifts Available : All Shifts (1st Shift 6am - 2 : 30; 2nd Shift 2pm - 10 : 30pm; 3rd Shift 10p - 6 : 30am)

General Description

Thrive Now Recovery Centers, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, is dedicated to assisting individuals on their path to recovery from substance use disorders and related behavioral health challenges.

We are seeking Certified Medication Aides (CMA) / Recovery Support Specialist to join our care team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse (RN or LPN) to assist in administering oral, topical, and non-parenteral medications in accordance with physician / provider orders, state regulations, and facility policy. Your contributions help ensure safe, compassionate care for clients engaged in the recovery process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer medications (oral, topical, non-parenteral only) as delegated by a supervising nurse in accordance with Iowa Board of Nursing and Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Accurately document all medication administration in the EMR and report any errors or variances immediately.
• Observe and report client responses to medications, noting adverse reactions or side effects promptly to the supervising nurse.
• Assist in maintaining accurate medication counts, secure storage, and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Support nursing staff with vital signs, patient monitoring, and basic care tasks as delegated.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment aligned with company Code of Ethics and Joint Commission standards.
• Participate in mandatory training and maintain current CMA certification.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Thrive Now Recovery Centers and Ascension Recovery Services are committed to equal employment opportunity. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.