POSITION SUMMARY
The CMA is accountable for all provisions within and performing the primary duties of the signed, attached CNA
job description. The CMA will also administer medications and treatments under the direct supervision of a
nurse.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
Accurately administers regularly scheduled medications to residents via oral, eye, ear, rectal, inhalant
and topical routes under the direction and supervision of an LPN or RN
Assists resident with self-administration, if applicable
Documents after administration the date, time, dosage and method of administration of all medications
or reason for not administering the medication as ordered, including the signature of the nurse or
physician who is authorized to administer or observe
Complies with pharmaceutical policies including sign out and administration of medications; reporting
and documenting medication errors; obtaining and transcribing physician orders; proper procedure for
label changes and expirations; following controlled substance policies and end of shift count;
documenting PRNs
Understands the metric, apothecary and medical abbreviations and their meanings
Knows and follows proper procedure to access the ER Kit and contacts licensed nurse to follow through
Recognizes limits of knowledge, skill, experience; facilitates situations beyond the CMA's competency
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience in Addition to CNA Requirements
Completion of a standardized Medication Administration training program for unlicensed personnel in
nursing homes through the state in which the facility operates
Current certification and listing on the Kansas state Registry