Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
How this pay compares
This posting states $21 an hour. Open medication aide jobs in South Dakota post a median of $23.63 an hour, the middle half $20.71–$24.05, across 11 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medication aides employed in South Dakota earn a median of $18.65 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
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Full-Time & Part-Time
Wages starting at $21 per hour, negotiable depending on experience!
Make a Real Difference - Start a Career with Firesteel Healthcare
At Firesteel, we believe people are our top priority - residents and team members alike. Our leadership team has fostered a supportive, team-driven environment where staff feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow. Everyone here goes above and beyond every day, and the team’s dedication shapes the compassionate, family-like culture we’re so proud of.
Why Choose Us?
- New Leadership, Fresh Vision – Be part of a facility led by leaders who are committed to building a culture of respect, teamwork, and open communication.
- Team-First Culture – Work alongside people who support and value one another every day.
- Growth Opportunities – With a strong network of facilities, your career path has room to grow and evolve.
- Meaningful Work – Each day, your dedication makes a lasting difference in the lives of residents and their families.
- Competitive Pay Scale – with both full-time and part-time opportunities.
What You’ll Do
- Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records
- Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified processes
- Takes vital signs
- Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered
- Receives supply of ordered medications and apportions, mixes, or assembles drugs for administration to resident
- Records and restocks medication inventories
What You Bring
- Certification in the state of South Dakota as a Certified Nursing Assistant for one year
- Successful completion of 80 hours training approved by the State for Certified Medication Assistants
- Currently certified as a UMA in South Dakota.
Perks & Benefits
- Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- DailyPay - Hard Work Pays Off On the Daily!!
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training & Development Opportunities
Firesteel Healthcare Center
1120 East 7th Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301, USA
Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From Firesteel Healthcare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Firesteel Healthcare hires nursing assistants, nurses and mental health staff in Mitchell, South Dakota.
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