Kma/Cma

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTIONS

The Kentucky Medication Aide/Certified Medication Aide sets up, administers, and records certain prescribed medications for residents in the facility under the supervision of a licensed nurse and as allowed by State regulatory agencies.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and administers safely and documents regularly prescribed oral, eye, nasal, and ear medications to residents. Prepares and administers topical medications to intact skin.


• Administers as allowed, PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.


• Uses the Physician's Desk Reference or other appropriate drug reference if ever unsure or unclear as to drug being administered.


• Checks physician's orders against medication forms.


• Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of all drugs and maintains a clean working environment.


• Keeps medication cart locked while unattended.


• Care for and position all patient tubing and bags as instructed.


• Counts all drugs on Individual Control Drug Records with on-coming charge person at shift change.


• Makes rounds and reports needs and conditions to the charge nurse as applicable.


• Administers vital signs and documents properly.


• Keeps medical records current by charting pertinent resident conditions timely and routine charting as scheduled, with co-signature by licensed nurse.


• Answer call lights, bed/chair sensors, pull-pin alarms, and security care bracelet alarms promptly and courteously.


• Order medications from pharmacy per physician order.


• Complies with the facility's privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state/federal privacy laws as outlined by HIPAA.

Note: The essential functions of this job may be revised or updated as facility needs dictate.