Job Information
Heartspring Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in Wichita, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13040708
Primary Functions
- Verify accuracy of medications to be administered to students.
- Setup, distribute, and document prescribed medications to students in the Heartspring School and residential group homes.
- Ensure controlled substances are accurately tracked and signatures for any removals have been obtained prior to removal.
- Assist with the preparation of medications for student travel days and parent visitations.
- Administer insulin based on patient specific protocols.
- Inventory on-hand medications and order refills as needed.
- Assist with the delivery of medication refills for the group homes.
- Ensure compliance with Kansas DCF regulations regarding medication storage and labeling.
- Perform and record refrigerator temperature checks twice daily.
- Inform Heartspring RN or APRN of any health-related concerns observed.
- Audits medication records for error reports that are not turned in or completed.
- Relay information and communication between the Medical Office and second shift and/or weekend direct care providers (DCPs) regarding medication changes or medically ordered treatments.
Secondary Functions
- Perform vital sign, height, and weight checks as ordered or required.
- Inventory and re-stock first aid kits in the group homes and classrooms on a monthly and as needed basis.
- Check-in cycle fill medications and pharmacy deliveries as they arrive.
- Other duties as may be assigned by supervisors.