Certified Medication Aide, Frederick County, Va, Winchester, VA
Frederick County, Va -
Winchester, VA,
US
Certified Medication Aide
Date Posted: 2024-06-11
Job description
Salary: $43,318.00 Annually
Location : Winchester, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00459
Department: JAIL
Opening Date: 05/31/2024
Description
Summary: Complete medication administration to incarcerated patients while ensuring proper documentation and adherence to facility policies and protocols.
Essential Functions
The requirements for this position include, but are not limitedto, those outlined below. All job functions, education and experience, general knowledge and abilities, and physical requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. This documentdoes not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It is the employer's discretion to add or change the duties or requirements of this position at any time.
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION: Completed training as a Registered Medical Aid (RMA) or Certified Medication Aide (CMA) and maintains certifications for the same.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of CMA/Certified Medication Aid or RMA/Registered Medication Aide experience in a clinic environment desired. Certified Medication Aide must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General and intermediate knowledge of both the common and more complicated medical practices, procedures and techniques. Ability to administer medications, first aid, and emergency procedures as prescribed or as necessary. Ability to follow technical oral and written instructions in exact detail. Ability to maintain and document accurate, concise, and clear records and reports. Ability to understand and strictly adhere to security guidelines and Code of Ethics required in this facility. Must maintain a phone for emergency contact. Must be available for on-duty call during weekends, holidays, and other non-duty times.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND/OR REGISTRATIONS: Certified Medication Aide or Registered Medication Aide licenses in Virginia. Must possess a valid Driver's License. No County employee shall operate a vehicle on County's business unless the employee has held a valid Driver's License for a minimum of two (2) years.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Requires moderate physical effort including but not limited to walking, talking, stooping, sitting, kneeling, bending, reaching and gripping. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Work involves some risk to personal safety and may involve increased exposure to communicable diseases. Must be available for on-duty call during weekends, holidays, and other non-duty times.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work involves some risk to personal safety within a Jail around incarcerated individuals.
Supplemental Information
Automatic Disqualifiers:
Criminal History:
1. Any conviction or plea of guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
2. Any conviction of plea of guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude including but not limited to petit larceny under Section 18.2-96 of the Code of Virginia or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Crimes of moral turpitude include but limited to: fraud, all theft offenses and perjury.
3. Any conviction or plea of guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth of Virginia, another state, or the United States, including but not limited to sexual battery under Section 18.2-67.4 of the Code Of Virginia or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of Section 18.2-371 of the Code of Virginia, or domestic assault under Section 18.2-57.2 of the Code of Virginia or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States.
4. Any conviction that requires the registration in the Virginia Sex Offender Registry.
5. Undetected commission of any of the above crimes, as an adult.
Traffic Violations:
1. Has not held a valid driver's license for a minimum of two (2) years.
2. Driver's license suspended or revoked within three years of application.
3. Convicted within the past five years of any of the following:
4. Convicted within the past ten years of any of the following:
Drugs:
1. The illegal sale or distribution of any illegal drugs in the past 7 years.
2. Any use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule I of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia in the past five years from the date of application submission is an automatic disqualifier unless you have successfully completed a drug rehabilitation program. This does not include marijuana.
3. Any illegal use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule II of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia in the past two years from the date of application submission is an automatic disqualifier unless you have successfully completed a drug rehabilitation program.
4. The illegal use, possession of marijuana or a derivative thereof within the previous twelve months.
Illegal drug is defined as set forth in the Federal Controlled Substance Act, 21 U.S.C. 800 et al. and by the Code of Virginia.
Others:
1. Past or current gang affiliation.
2. Dishonorable discharge from any military service.
3. Untruthfulness and/or the intentional withholding of information on any application, interview, or paperwork associated with the position. Examples of intentional withholding of information would include deliberate inaccuracies or incomplete statements.
4. Intentional failure to follow the directions outlined in the testing process or relying on others to complete any portion of the testing process.
Note:
This is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of background disqualifiers. Applicants who are successful in the initial testing will undergo a thorough background investigation, including polygraph examination. Areas of concern will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis within the context of the full investigation/review. Examples of areas of concern may include, but are not limited to:
Reduction of charges as a result of a plea agreement or other form of sentencing disposition prior to a conviction in any of the aforementioned criminal and driving history categories.
Crimes committed as a juvenile, including undetected crime.
Patterns of reckless and/or irresponsible driving.
Multiple convictions of driving under the influence.
Illegal drug use or possession that does not fall within the parameters defined above, including the use or possession of prescription drugs without a proper prescription.
Less than honorable military discharge, erratic work record, or unfavorable employment references.
Pending litigation or prosecution for criminal offenses must be resolved prior to consideration for employment. Some minor offenses are classified as Class 1 misdemeanors (e.g. littering) but would not result in automatic disqualification.
Convictions of this nature would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in the context of the full investigation/review.
All positions are subject to pre-employment screens such as a driving record and a criminal background check for any convictions that relate to the job duties and responsibilities.
The County's EEO Utilization Report has been available at www.fcva.us/jobs
There are a wide variety of benefits available to Frederick County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability plans, flexible spending account for health care, dependent care assistance program, an employee assistance program and a deferred compensation program.
Please click to view our Frederick County Employee Benefits information page with full details on all insurance plans offered.
Location : Winchester, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00459
Department: JAIL
Opening Date: 05/31/2024
Description
Summary: Complete medication administration to incarcerated patients while ensuring proper documentation and adherence to facility policies and protocols.
Essential Functions
The requirements for this position include, but are not limitedto, those outlined below. All job functions, education and experience, general knowledge and abilities, and physical requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. This documentdoes not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It is the employer's discretion to add or change the duties or requirements of this position at any time.
- Administers prescribed medications to inmates in accordance with the Medical Director's orders and within the Code of Virginia.
- Verifies identity of patient receiving medication.
- Ensures proper ingestion/application of medications.
- Maintains accurate and necessary documentation via electronic inmate medical record software under supervision of RN/LPN.
- Obtains vital signs, diabetic readings and other basic medical evaluation(s).
- Performs observation(s) of inmates to detect response to specified types of medications and notifies nurse of unexpected reactions.
- Maintains inventory in medication/treatment rooms at established PAR Levels, reorder and stock supplies as needed.
- Ensures that medication inventories are maintained, ordered, and returned to contracted pharmaceutical provider in accordance with facility policy and established protocols.
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION: Completed training as a Registered Medical Aid (RMA) or Certified Medication Aide (CMA) and maintains certifications for the same.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of CMA/Certified Medication Aid or RMA/Registered Medication Aide experience in a clinic environment desired. Certified Medication Aide must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General and intermediate knowledge of both the common and more complicated medical practices, procedures and techniques. Ability to administer medications, first aid, and emergency procedures as prescribed or as necessary. Ability to follow technical oral and written instructions in exact detail. Ability to maintain and document accurate, concise, and clear records and reports. Ability to understand and strictly adhere to security guidelines and Code of Ethics required in this facility. Must maintain a phone for emergency contact. Must be available for on-duty call during weekends, holidays, and other non-duty times.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND/OR REGISTRATIONS: Certified Medication Aide or Registered Medication Aide licenses in Virginia. Must possess a valid Driver's License. No County employee shall operate a vehicle on County's business unless the employee has held a valid Driver's License for a minimum of two (2) years.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Requires moderate physical effort including but not limited to walking, talking, stooping, sitting, kneeling, bending, reaching and gripping. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Work involves some risk to personal safety and may involve increased exposure to communicable diseases. Must be available for on-duty call during weekends, holidays, and other non-duty times.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work involves some risk to personal safety within a Jail around incarcerated individuals.
Supplemental Information
Automatic Disqualifiers:
Criminal History:
1. Any conviction or plea of guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
2. Any conviction of plea of guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude including but not limited to petit larceny under Section 18.2-96 of the Code of Virginia or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Crimes of moral turpitude include but limited to: fraud, all theft offenses and perjury.
3. Any conviction or plea of guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth of Virginia, another state, or the United States, including but not limited to sexual battery under Section 18.2-67.4 of the Code Of Virginia or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of Section 18.2-371 of the Code of Virginia, or domestic assault under Section 18.2-57.2 of the Code of Virginia or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States.
4. Any conviction that requires the registration in the Virginia Sex Offender Registry.
5. Undetected commission of any of the above crimes, as an adult.
Traffic Violations:
1. Has not held a valid driver's license for a minimum of two (2) years.
2. Driver's license suspended or revoked within three years of application.
3. Convicted within the past five years of any of the following:
- Operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Fleeing or eluding a police officer
- Failure to stop after an accident (hit and run)
- Operating a vehicle with a suspended license
- Participating in a speed contest or drag race
- Reckless driving or driving to endanger
- Violation of state regulations on implied consent
4. Convicted within the past ten years of any of the following:
- Homicide or manslaughter with a motor vehicle
- Theft or use of a motor vehicle in the commission of felony
- Assault with a motor vehicle
- More than two convictions for motor vehicle moving violations (other than those listed in b above) during the past three years
- Involvement in two or more avoidable (at fault) accidents during the previous three years
Drugs:
1. The illegal sale or distribution of any illegal drugs in the past 7 years.
2. Any use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule I of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia in the past five years from the date of application submission is an automatic disqualifier unless you have successfully completed a drug rehabilitation program. This does not include marijuana.
3. Any illegal use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule II of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia in the past two years from the date of application submission is an automatic disqualifier unless you have successfully completed a drug rehabilitation program.
4. The illegal use, possession of marijuana or a derivative thereof within the previous twelve months.
Illegal drug is defined as set forth in the Federal Controlled Substance Act, 21 U.S.C. 800 et al. and by the Code of Virginia.
Others:
1. Past or current gang affiliation.
2. Dishonorable discharge from any military service.
3. Untruthfulness and/or the intentional withholding of information on any application, interview, or paperwork associated with the position. Examples of intentional withholding of information would include deliberate inaccuracies or incomplete statements.
4. Intentional failure to follow the directions outlined in the testing process or relying on others to complete any portion of the testing process.
Note:
This is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of background disqualifiers. Applicants who are successful in the initial testing will undergo a thorough background investigation, including polygraph examination. Areas of concern will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis within the context of the full investigation/review. Examples of areas of concern may include, but are not limited to:
Reduction of charges as a result of a plea agreement or other form of sentencing disposition prior to a conviction in any of the aforementioned criminal and driving history categories.
Crimes committed as a juvenile, including undetected crime.
Patterns of reckless and/or irresponsible driving.
Multiple convictions of driving under the influence.
Illegal drug use or possession that does not fall within the parameters defined above, including the use or possession of prescription drugs without a proper prescription.
Less than honorable military discharge, erratic work record, or unfavorable employment references.
Pending litigation or prosecution for criminal offenses must be resolved prior to consideration for employment. Some minor offenses are classified as Class 1 misdemeanors (e.g. littering) but would not result in automatic disqualification.
Convictions of this nature would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in the context of the full investigation/review.
All positions are subject to pre-employment screens such as a driving record and a criminal background check for any convictions that relate to the job duties and responsibilities.
The County's EEO Utilization Report has been available at www.fcva.us/jobs
There are a wide variety of benefits available to Frederick County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability plans, flexible spending account for health care, dependent care assistance program, an employee assistance program and a deferred compensation program.
Please click to view our Frederick County Employee Benefits information page with full details on all insurance plans offered.