CRMA UNIT 1 DESCRIPTION OF CRMA
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Key Responsibilities - ANSWER1) Order and reorder medications
2) Receive and count medications
3) Practice quality assurance procedures (write in book)
4) Administer medications
5) Take vital signs
6) Obtain, document, and report weights
7) Communicate with health care providers regarding health care issues
8) Transcribe medication and treatment orders
9) Complete documentation for medication records
10) Maintain confidentiality
11) Maintain cleanliness and order
12) Assist licensed nurses and other staff as needed
13) Obtain nurse coordination, oversight, and training as needed
14) Obtain technical training form other health care professionals as needed
Generic Competencies - ANSWER1) Collaboration
2) Organization
3) Role Clarity
4) Observational Skills
5) Judgement
6) Sensitivity
7) Communication Skills
8) Diversity
9) Job Commitment
10) Flexibility
11) Self-Control and Responsibility
12) Self-Development
13) Stress Management
Job Description - ANSWER1) CRMA's utilize safe and acceptable procedures in the
administration of medications and treatments as assigned (directly or indirectly) by the
Administrator and in accordance with Maine's Regulations Governing the Licensing and
Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs.
2) CRMA's are accountable for performing these functions in accordance with accepted
standards
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Key Responsibilities - ANSWER1) Order and reorder medications
2) Receive and count medications
3) Practice quality assurance procedures (write in book)
4) Administer medications
5) Take vital signs
6) Obtain, document, and report weights
7) Communicate with health care providers regarding health care issues
8) Transcribe medication and treatment orders
9) Complete documentation for medication records
10) Maintain confidentiality
11) Maintain cleanliness and order
12) Assist licensed nurses and other staff as needed
13) Obtain nurse coordination, oversight, and training as needed
14) Obtain technical training form other health care professionals as needed
Generic Competencies - ANSWER1) Collaboration
2) Organization
3) Role Clarity
4) Observational Skills
5) Judgement
6) Sensitivity
7) Communication Skills
8) Diversity
9) Job Commitment
10) Flexibility
11) Self-Control and Responsibility
12) Self-Development
13) Stress Management
Job Description - ANSWER1) CRMA's utilize safe and acceptable procedures in the
administration of medications and treatments as assigned (directly or indirectly) by the
Administrator and in accordance with Maine's Regulations Governing the Licensing and
Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs.
2) CRMA's are accountable for performing these functions in accordance with accepted
standards
