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The Certified Medication Aide is a Certified Nursing Assistant or Geriatric Nursing Assistant, who has received special training in medication administration. The CMA has received 60 hours of training and is recognized by the Board of Nursing. CMA's are delegated the medication administration by the RN or LPN. Education: High school graduate Completion of Geriatric Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program with current registration, if in the State of Maryland. CMA – 60 hour medication course consisting of 30 hours theoretical instruction and 30 hours clinical training. Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: CMA-GNA/CNA Experience: (Number of years of related work experience) 1 – 2 years as a CNA/GNA and completion of appropriate medication course. Knowledge: (Commonly known principles required for this field of work) 1. Responsibilities and limitations of the CMA 2. Drug standards, references, resources 3. Legislation concerning drug utilization 4. Characteristics of the elderly client or client with multiple handicaps 5. Sources and purposes of drugs 6. Dosage forms and methods of administration 7. Drug life 8. The medication order 9. The pharmacy label 10. The administration of non-parenteral medications 11. Procedures and techniques for administering drugs 12. Drug classification, related health problems and patient care responsibilities 13. Drug solutions and measurements 14. Monitoring side effects of drugs and drug interactions Skills: 1. Ability to prepare, administer and chart medications administered. 2. Ability to monitor the therapeutic effects of the medication. 3. Ability to observe and report untoward effects of the medication. 4. Ability to report observed changes in resident behavior and clinical status. 5. Ability to withhold administration of the medication, if necessary. Other: CMA's have continuing education required for license renewal.

Hall 2 is a 50-bed long-term care unit that offers residents daily activities along with a wide range of services and support. Hall 2 promotes a home-like environment and strives to make the life of its residents meaningful, safe and comfortable. Staff members in HH must be compassionate, motivated and dedicated to helping others in need. Assists resident with ADL, provides basic and more complex nursing care, and assists in maintaining a safe, clean therapeutic environment. Requirements: Entry level knowledge; basic employment skills; High School diploma or GED equivalent; CMA, Geriatric Nursing Assistant Certification; Must have at least one year of experience as a CMA in an LTC environment.  Must be willing to do patient care when requested.

Purpose of Job The Certified Medical Assistant assists physicians in daily activities such as preparing patients for examination, phlebotomy, injections, assisting providers with entering medication, laboratory and radiology orders, scheduling diagnostic tests and making and receiving phone calls. Job Requirements Education High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required. Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program is required. Experience 6 months previous medical assistant experience preferred. License/Certifications Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required. Medication Aide Registry (MA) required. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures required. Knowledge of medicine including recognizing and diagnosed diseases, deformities, and other illnesses. Skill to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks. Skill to proficiently type information into the computer to capture or detail information quickly. Ability to provide caring patient care services when talking with patients and their family members. Ability to critically listen to questions from patients and information from providers to convey information effectively. Ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems before they occur and avoid bigger problems in the future. Ability to problem solve during several daily activities which includes the ability to be flexible. Ability to learn and proficiently navigate through computer programs that contain patient information. Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with providers, staff and patients required. Able to follow written and verbal instructions/directions required. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) understanding. Physical Requirements Weight Demands Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Physical Activity Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Sitting Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing Carrying Crouching Distinguish colors Keyboarding/typing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive Motions Stooping/bending Twisting Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Fingering/Touching Grasping Hearing Reaching Seeing/Visual Speaking/talking Standing (Floor Only) Walking (Floor Only) Sitting (Phone Only) Job Hazards Not Related: Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal orphotochemical means) Rare (1%-33%): Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, C at Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Occasionally (34%-66%): Equipment/Machinery/Tools Explosives (pressurized gas) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Frequent (67%-100%): Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF) Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Essential Job Functions Essential Functions I Joint (Floor and Phone) Medical Home Documents all lab, procedures, and appointments on tracking forms. Completes tracking forms and follows up on missed appointments and procedures. Assists Health Coaches by working patient lists and scheduling appointments as directed. At the direction of the provider provides patient and family education to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness and recommends appropriate community resources as needed. Educates/instructs patients according to providers direction 98% of the time. Performs telephone triage to determine patient needs by recording and reporting patient condition to provider and advising patient based on provider instructions. Receives and returns patient calls within 90 minutes based on medical priority 95% of the time. Accurately records and reports patient's condition according to department policy 98% of the time. Maintains work areas to ensure healthy environmental conditions by cleaning and organizing equipment and rooms. Maintains clean and organized work area according to department/provider protocol 99% of the time. Handles prescription renewals/inquiries to facilitate patient care.  Discusses questions with provider and relays information to pharmacy. Handles prescription refills according to department/provider protocols 99% of the time. Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the “Age Specific Criteriaâ€. Completes Age Specific Quiz annually. Floor Prepares exam rooms and equipment to facilitate treatment and examination of patients by setting up instruments/equipment and stocking supplies. Prepares exam rooms and medical equipment according to provider protocol 95% of the time. Prepares patient for provider exam by reviewing medical records, weighing patient, checking vital signs, performing medication reconciliation and obtaining information relevant to patient care. Prepares patient for exam by following provider protocol and company policies 95% of the time. Assists providers to facilitate patient treatment by retrieving tests and medical records and obtaining lab work as directed. Obtains provider requested tests, records, and lab work 95% of the time. Dispense medications at the direction of a provider to patients.  Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse instruct patients and family members regarding education and treatment to ensure patients completely understand how to take the medication correctly. Assists and/or performs phlebotomy with proper labeling and handling of specimens, accurately completes requisitions, and collects specimens according to standard procedures/protocols and performing and documenting quality control activities. Performs above procedure according to clinic policy and procedures 95% of the time. Ensures accuracy of order entry and completes appropriate documentation without error at least 98% of the time. Assists providers to facilitate patient treatment by ordering and scheduling tests as directed. Orders and schedules tests 95% of the time. Phone Answering Phone Calls Answers calls according to protocol at least 98% of the time. Returning Phone Messages Returns phone messages according to protocol at least 98% of the time. Providing Test Results Provides test results according to protocol at least 98% of the time. Pharmacy Refills Accurately completes pharmacy request 100% of the time. Essential Functions II Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management. Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Behavior and company policies/procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Purpose of Job The Certified Medical Assistant assists physicians in daily activities such as preparing patients for examination, phlebotomy, injections, assisting providers with entering medication, laboratory and radiology orders, scheduling diagnostic tests and making and receiving phone calls. Job Requirements Education High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required. Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program is required. Experience 6 months previous medical assistant experience preferred. License/Certifications Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required. Medication Aide Registry (MA) required. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures required. Knowledge of medicine including recognizing and diagnosed diseases, deformities, and other illnesses. Skill to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks. Skill to proficiently type information into the computer to capture or detail information quickly. Ability to provide caring patient care services when talking with patients and their family members. Ability to critically listen to questions from patients and information from providers to convey information effectively. Ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems before they occur and avoid bigger problems in the future. Ability to problem solve during several daily activities which includes the ability to be flexible. Ability to learn and proficiently navigate through computer programs that contain patient information. Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with providers, staff and patients required. Able to follow written and verbal instructions/directions required. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) understanding. Physical Requirements Weight Demands Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Physical Activity Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Sitting Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing Carrying Crouching Distinguish colors Keyboarding/typing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive Motions Stooping/bending Twisting Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Fingering/Touching Grasping Hearing Reaching Seeing/Visual Speaking/talking Standing (Floor Only) Walking (Floor Only) Sitting (Phone Only) Job Hazards Not Related: Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal orphotochemical means) Rare (1%-33%): Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, C at Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Occasionally (34%-66%): Equipment/Machinery/Tools Explosives (pressurized gas) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Frequent (67%-100%): Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF) Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Essential Job Functions Essential Functions I Joint (Floor and Phone) Medical Home Documents all lab, procedures, and appointments on tracking forms. Completes tracking forms and follows up on missed appointments and procedures. Assists Health Coaches by working patient lists and scheduling appointments as directed. At the direction of the provider provides patient and family education to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness and recommends appropriate community resources as needed. Educates/instructs patients according to providers direction 98% of the time. Performs telephone triage to determine patient needs by recording and reporting patient condition to provider and advising patient based on provider instructions. Receives and returns patient calls within 90 minutes based on medical priority 95% of the time. Accurately records and reports patient's condition according to department policy 98% of the time. Maintains work areas to ensure healthy environmental conditions by cleaning and organizing equipment and rooms. Maintains clean and organized work area according to department/provider protocol 99% of the time. Handles prescription renewals/inquiries to facilitate patient care.  Discusses questions with provider and relays information to pharmacy. Handles prescription refills according to department/provider protocols 99% of the time. Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the “Age Specific Criteriaâ€. Completes Age Specific Quiz annually. Floor Prepares exam rooms and equipment to facilitate treatment and examination of patients by setting up instruments/equipment and stocking supplies. Prepares exam rooms and medical equipment according to provider protocol 95% of the time. Prepares patient for provider exam by reviewing medical records, weighing patient, checking vital signs, performing medication reconciliation and obtaining information relevant to patient care. Prepares patient for exam by following provider protocol and company policies 95% of the time. Assists providers to facilitate patient treatment by retrieving tests and medical records and obtaining lab work as directed. Obtains provider requested tests, records, and lab work 95% of the time. Dispense medications at the direction of a provider to patients.  Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse instruct patients and family members regarding education and treatment to ensure patients completely understand how to take the medication correctly. Assists and/or performs phlebotomy with proper labeling and handling of specimens, accurately completes requisitions, and collects specimens according to standard procedures/protocols and performing and documenting quality control activities. Performs above procedure according to clinic policy and procedures 95% of the time. Ensures accuracy of order entry and completes appropriate documentation without error at least 98% of the time. Assists providers to facilitate patient treatment by ordering and scheduling tests as directed. Orders and schedules tests 95% of the time. Phone Answering Phone Calls Answers calls according to protocol at least 98% of the time. Returning Phone Messages Returns phone messages according to protocol at least 98% of the time. Providing Test Results Provides test results according to protocol at least 98% of the time. Pharmacy Refills Accurately completes pharmacy request 100% of the time. Essential Functions II Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management. Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Behavior and company policies/procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Hall 2 is a 50-bed long-term care unit that offers residents daily activities along with a wide range of services and support. Hall 2 promotes a home-like environment and strives to make the life of its residents meaningful, safe and comfortable. Staff members in HH must be compassionate, motivated and dedicated to helping others in need. Assists resident with ADL, provides basic and more complex nursing care, and assists in maintaining a safe, clean therapeutic environment. Requirements: Entry level knowledge; basic employment skills; High School diploma or GED equivalent; CMA, Geriatric Nursing Assistant Certification; Must have at least one year of experience as a CMA in an LTC environment.  Must be willing to do patient care when requested.