Alaris Health at The Atrium, a 113 bed assisted living in Jersey City, New Jersey, seeks a certified medicine aide (CMA). Responsibilities include: Administering routine oral, topical and suppository medications as prescribed by the physician. Reporting any observations concerning resident condition, emergency situations or difficulties with medications to the supervising nurse should they occur. Maintaining medication supply, assisting with ordering of new medications, reordering existing medications and restocking medicine carts as needed. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge regarding medications being administered and thoroughly researching unknown medications before administering. Checking all first doses against the physician order sheet. Preparing, administering and charting oral, topical and suppository medication as prescribed by physician. Processing physician’s orders to ensure proper administration. Ordering medications, cleaning medication treatment carts and stocking and cleaning the medicine room. Participating in resident treatment and noting and reporting any unusual conditions, emergency situations or difficulties with medication to the on-staff licensed nurse. CMA JOB REQUIREMENTS: Certified medicine aide (CMA) with qualifications of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) with a minimum of one year of experience in nursing. Completed a New Jersey State approved medicine course with a passing grade. Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing related bedside resident care services. Familiar with location of various departments and regulations of the Center. Good understanding of basic medical asepsis, sterile techniques and universal precautions to avoid infection of residents and self-contamination of equipment and supplies. Ability to work rotating shifts and in different units as needed. Ability to positively interact with everyone from residents to government agencies and the general public. J-18808-Ljbffr