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Certified Medication Aide CMA - Salem Transitional Care
Certified Medication Aide CMA - Salem Transitional CareAvamere • Salem, OR, US
Certified Medication Aide CMA - Salem Transitional Care

Certified Medication Aide CMA - Salem Transitional Care

Avamere • Salem, OR, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Certified Medication Aide CMA - Salem Transitional Care

Job Category : Nursing

Requisition Number : CERTI027971

Posted : October 28, 2025

Full-Time

Location : Salem Transitional Care - 3445 Boone Rd SE, Salem, OR 97317

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

  • Health Insurance : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
  • 401 (k) Plan : After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) : Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
  • EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
  • Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
  • Generous employee referral bonus program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA : Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
  • Professional Development : Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
  • Voluntary Benefits : Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Administer medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physician
  • Administer medications in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, local procedures and practices, and requirements of the state
  • Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and / or topical medications ordered for a resident
  • Complete necessary forms, charts, and reports in a timely manner
  • Ensure all medications administered are properly labeled, returned, and reordered
  • Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environment
  • Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies
  • Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
  • Effectively communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing and / or administrator
  • Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in this state
  • Must be a licensed Certified Medication Aide in the state
  • Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
  • Knowledge of the meaning and common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms for medication administration
  • Ability to accurately measure, record, and report vital signs
  • Must speak, read, and write English fluently
  • Must have an active CPR / BLS certification
  • This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503

    Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

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