Medication Aide (RMA)
How this pay compares
This posting states $20–$21 an hour. Open medication aide jobs in Virginia post a median of $20.50 an hour, the middle half $18–$21.50, across 17 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medication aides employed in Virginia earn a median of $20.77 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
About the job
➢ Who We Are
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 18 locations across 7 states. Offering the very highest standard of medical and clinical treatment, our services span every level of care - including detox, residential, PHP IOP, and outpatient services. Avenues is both JCAHO and CARF accredited, and in full compliance with all ASAM standards. Yet despite our excellence, our greatest strength remains the staff we cull from across the nation. If you're a compassionate professional who appreciates stimulating yet meaningful work, we warmly invite you to join our all-star team.
Now hiring a RMAs for our new inpatient residential location in Norfolk, VA!
➢ What You'll Do
- Provide quality, timely medical care to stabilize clients and enable them to engage fully in treatment
- Assist with all nursing shift duties (vitals, drug screens, medication management, charting and reporting etc.)
- Collaborate with extended medical and clinical teams for seamless coordination of care
- Manage, order and res-stock all medical supplies as necessary
- Schedule medical appointments and arrange aftercare providers for post discharge
- Assist with all pharmacy needs and prescription authorizations
➢ What We're Looking For
- High School diploma/ GED or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Valid licensure to serve as a medication aide in this state- RMA
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Collaborative, multitasking, and time-management skills
- Knowledge of substance use and its bio-psychosocial consequences
➢ Why Join Us?
Avenues features a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where every person is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family, you'll be eligible for the following benefits package:
- 401K with employer match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long -Term Disability
- Employer-Paid Life and AD&D
- LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care
- Legal Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical
- Dependent Care FSA (DCF)
- Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!
Apply today!
From Avenues Recovery's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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