Certified Medication Aide (CMA Evening) - Wellpath

Compensation Range:$20.21 - $22.45 / hour
You Matter:

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

 

Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

 

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. 

Why Us:

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

 

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. 

 

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference:

As a Certified Medication Aide, the primary responsibility is to assist with the administration of medications, maintain medication inventory, and ensure the safe storage of pharmaceutical items. The role requires close supervision and adherence to established policies and procedures for medication administration. Additionally, the Certified Medication Aide may be responsible for documentation related to medication administration and other routine duties. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer prescribed medications and adhere to safety principles and infection control techniques.  
• Document medication administration and maintain a clean and orderly medication cart. 
• Participate in data collection and performance improvement activities related to medication administration.  
• Report adverse patient reactions and adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.  
• Reorder and replace medications and supplies as needed to perform job responsibilities. 

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education 

• High School graduate or equivalent. 

 

Experience 

• 1 year related experience in a medical environment preferred.   

 

Licenses/Certifications 

• Must have current CPR Certification, and be certified as a Medication Aide in the state within whichservices are provided. 

Additional Details :**Are you a Certified Medication Aide ready for a rewarding career with purpose? At the Wyandotte County Detention Center, CMAs play a crucial role in the health and well-being of those in our care. You'll be part of a supportive team, working in a unique environment where your expertise is not just appreciated—it’s essential.****Evening shift****One weekend requirement per month**
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

 

 

 

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume.  Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.