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Otterbein SeniorLife

Certified Medication Aide/QMA

Toledo, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

The Certified Medication Aide works as a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA/STNA when Certified Medication Aide duties are completed or not needed. At Otterbein, you are not an "employee." You are a ...

Otterbein SeniorLife

Certified Medication Aide/QMA

Toledo, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

The Certified Medication Aide works as a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA/STNA when Certified Medication Aide duties are completed or not needed. At Otterbein, you are not an "employee." You are a ...

Otterbein Senior Life

Certified Medication Aide/QMA

Toledo, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

The Certified Medication Aide works as a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA/STNA when Certified Medication Aide duties are completed or not needed. At Otterbein, you are not an "employee." You are a ...

Otterbein SeniorLife

Certified Medication Aide/QMA

Oregon, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

The Certified Medication Aide works as a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA/STNA when Certified Medication Aide duties are completed or not needed. At Otterbein, you are not an "employee." You are a ...

Otterbein SeniorLife

Certified Medication Aide/QMA

Toledo, OH · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

The Certified Medication Aide works as a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA/STNA when Certified Medication Aide duties are completed or not needed. At Otterbein, you are not an "employee." You are a ...

Aventura at West Park

Medication Technician

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) Key Responsibilities: * Administer ... Accurately document medication administration and report any errors or concerns * Observe residents ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for medication aid in Ohio is $16.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.62 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Medication Aid vs Certified Nursing Assistant?

AspectMedication AidCertified Nursing Assistant
CertificationsRequires state-specific medication aide certificationRequires CNA certification
Work EnvironmentAssists with medication administration in healthcare facilitiesProvides basic patient care and assistance in healthcare settings
Job ResponsibilitiesAdministers medications under supervision, monitors patient responsesAssists with daily living activities, basic patient care
Industry UsageCommonly employed in nursing homes, assisted livingUsed across hospitals, nursing homes, home care

While both roles work in healthcare settings, Medication Aids focus on medication administration and monitoring, requiring specific certification. Certified Nursing Assistants provide broader patient care and assistance with daily activities. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Medication Aid job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, 50% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $35,110 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

Scholarship-Medication Aide (CCS)

Findlay, OH • On-site

Blanchard Valley Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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$15 - $18.75/hr

Per diem

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Identify internal candidates for the Medication Aide scholarship and facilitate their enrollment in the MA-C training program.

  • Assist candidates in completing the required registration, practice test, and scheduling of the certification exam.

  • Ensure candidates attend mandatory classes, make up missed days within the required timeframe, and prepare for the knowledge and skills test.

Blanchard Valley Health System rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

783rd of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

*This position is currently only open to long term care associates at Birchaven and Independence House.*
Medication Aide Scholarship
The purpose of this posting is to identify internal candidates for the opportunity to receive a scholarship to attend Medication Aide classes through Birchaven Village MA-C Program. The Medication Aide program is comprised of 80 classroom hours and 40 clinicals hours.
What is a Medication Aide?
A Medication Aide is trained to work under the direct supervision of a caretaker or licensed health care professional. They provide routine medication by oral, inhalation, topical and instillation routes when appropriate direction and monitoring is provided.
  • To work as a CMA in a nursing home, you must have a current STNA license issued through the state of Ohio, or;
  • To work as a CMA in a resident care facility, you must have a current STNA license in the state of Ohio or have at least one year's direct care experience in a long-term care facility comprised of 1600 hours.

Requirements for this position include:
  • Proof of diploma or GED
  • Proof of required STNA or on year LTC experience with 1600 hours.
  • Completed Registration
  • Completed and passed practice test with 80% or better.
  • FBI/ BCI completed within the last year and sent to:
  • Ohio Board of Nursing at 8995 East Main St. Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
  • Ohio Revised Code Number: ORC 4723.091.
  • (Check nursing.ohio.gov for a list of potentially disqualifying offenses)

Upon successful completion of the MA-C training program you will need to schedule your test within 60 days. You will have 2 attempts to pass the knowledge and skills test. Birchaven Village and Independence House will pay for the first exam. If you fail a component of the exam, you will have six months from your testing date to complete your second attempt. If you fail either competent of your exam 2 times, or you do not complete your two-attempt testing cycle within the time frame required, you must complete a new OBN approved MA-C training program to further attempt Ohio Medication Aid Certification. Re-enrollment will not be guaranteed.
Associates of Birchaven and Independence House will be required to accept a MA-C position that is open unless otherwise agreed upon prior to entry of the program.
Attendance for the class is mandatory. If there are any days missed, there are only 30 days to make up the missed time from the first date of the missed day. Make up days are not guaranteed, and you may be ineligible for completion of the program without guaranteed re-entry.
***This position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV etc.)

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About Blanchard Valley Health System

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Blanchard Valley Health System, located in Findlay, OH, US, is a non-profit, integrated regional health system dedicated to providing a full continuum of health services to the residents of Hancock County and the contiguous communities in Ohio. The health system operates Blanchard Valley Hospital and Bluffton Hospital alongside a wide array of outpatient specialty clinics and centers such as the region's leading alcohol and drug addiction treatment center, Birchaven Village, a retirement community, and the Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. Founded in 1891, the health system's roots are ingrained in local philanthropy and community service.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Findlay, OH, US

Year founded

1891

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