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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Certified Medication Aide to manage a designated number of beds within a skilled nursing facility. The primary responsibilities include medication dispensing, assisting with patient care, maintaining medicine carts, and ensuring the well-being of residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 16-17 beds in the skilled nursing facility.

• Dispense patient medication and support general nursing activities including feeding, bathing, and ADLs.

• Prepare, administer, and document medications according to regulations and policies with RN oversight.

• Order medication timely when required.

• Assist with patient care including bathing, oral care, shaving, skin and nail care, and dressing of residents.

• Maintain medicine cart in a neat and orderly manner.

• Report any changes or concerns to RN immediately.

• Follow all procedures for medication administration as per Pharmacy Policies and Procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality of all residents.

• Complete all required trainings and in-services.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Active GNA License (Geriatric Nursing Assistant).

• Active CMA License (Certified Medicine Aide).

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and push a medication cart throughout shift.

• Strong patient service and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients’ families and visitors.

Shift/Schedule:

• Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend, same hours

• Days off during week to accommodate weekend rotation

• Weekend differential: Additional $2/hour for weekend shifts

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).

• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).

• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).

• Short Term Disability Insurance.

• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.