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Centurion Health
Qualified Medication Aide
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What they do
A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).
$37,050 / year median in Indiana
+17% projected growth
Job Description
$18-$25 per hour for full-time, depending on experience! QMA certification required Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Indiana Department of Correction . We are currently seeking a full-time Qualified Medication Aide to join our team at Westville Correctional Facility located in Westville, Indiana. The Qualified Medication Aide works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or other medical staff and is responsible for assisting nurses by following written and/or oral instructions to administer medications and document drug dosages and times of administration. The QMA takes vital signs, assists in examinations and treatments, and assists patients with activities of daily living. The QMA must monitor patients to report changes in their conditions. High school diploma or GED equivalent required Graduation from a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) training program required QMA certification required Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) One (1) year of experience in acute care, long-term care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check
Available Shifts:
Full-time days or nights, three shifts per week, every other weekend We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more... Centurion is the provider of healthcare services for the Indiana DOC. To explore a non-medical career in corrections with Indiana DOC, text IDOC to 765-263-6322 to speak with a recruiter, or apply now at https://www.in.gov/idoc/careers-in-corrections/ . indmhmBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance