North Star Manor offers AMAZING full-time benefits!

Individual employee health insurance premium is covered 100%. Family coverage premium is paid by North Star Manor at approximately 58.25%. Up to $3650 for a Health Savings Account prorated by our 24 bi-weekly pay-periods over the calendar year.

North Star Manor covers 50% of the premiums for you and your family vision and dental insurance coverage.

North Star Manor also provides Paid Time Off (PTO) and seven holidays per year.

We belong to the Minnesota sponsored PERA, (Minnesota Public Employee Retirement). You will have 6.5% deducted from your check pre-tax and the facility will match it with 6.5%. After five years of vestment, all monies in the account will be for you. Upon retirement your monies and years of service will be figured into a lifetime annuity check each month.

North Star Manor pays for Life Insurance Coverage of one time your annual salary with an additional one year for Accidental Death. You may purchase extra for you and your family if you wish.

Job Title Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)
Department: Nursing Status: Part-time & Full-time
Creation Date: July 14, 2020 Reports To: Charge Nurse
FLSA Exemption: Non-exempt Last Updated: 3/10/21

Job Summary

The Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) will provide medication distribution to residents under direction of nursing staff. The CMA will also assist Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with duties related to resident care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Aides in the administration and documentation of medication to residents per doctors’ orders, observing the rights of medications administration and residents’ privacy.
  • Supervises residents during medication administration. Observes residents and notes any changes to their appearance or behavior. Answers medication related questions.
  • Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care, maintaining good working relations with nursing unit staff and other facility employees through appropriate communications.
  • Performs or assists the residents according to established procedures in the resident’s care plan while accurately reporting results and providing input to the nurse.
  • Instills confidence in residents by maintaining a neat appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner.
  • Maintains a safe and clean environment for residents and co-workers by properly storing and disposing of medications, including narcotic medications, and following infection control procedures.
  • Performs duties within assigned area(s) as delegated by the Charge Nurse.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass background checks.

 

Education and Experience:

  • High school graduate required.
  • Previous CMA work is preferred.

 

Licensure Certification:

  • Successful completion of medical assistant course required.
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) license, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and CPR certification are required.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Shows dependability by being punctual for all scheduled shifts.
  • Ability to prioritize residents’ needs.
  • Strong Interpersonal skills with the ability to connect to residents and coworkers.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Visual and auditory ability to observe the daily living needs of the residents in order to provide quality care.
  • Excellent time management.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions including the ability to read, write and understand English.
  • Ability to utilize computers and complete documentation in electronic medical records
  • Effective problem-solving skills to support residents, staff, and family members with problems that might arise.

Physical/Mental:

Physical effort required by the job includes standing, stooping, walking, pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 pounds at times.

 

Requirements:

To accomplish the essential functions of the position, one must be physically able to operate or work with computers, calculators, reference books, computer software applications, phones and other standard office equipment. The physical activities of the position include talking, reaching, grasping, light lifting, bending, squatting, and other repetitive motions.