Certified Medication Aide - Prn

Gateway Post Acute

Forest Grove, Oregon, US
Not specified; not specified; benefits: discounted...
Administer oral and topical medications
Verify resident identity before administration
Document medication administration accurately
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and parental leave.
  • The role requires maintaining a friendly, productive working relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists while adhering to strict safety protocols.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits: Discounted meals, Health/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, Parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administer oral and topical medications
  • verify resident identity before administration
  • document medication administration accurately
  • report medication errors immediately
  • maintain confidentiality of patient records

Nice-to-have

  • friendly productive working relationships
  • participate in quality assurance programs
  • cooperate with inter-departmental personnel

Key Requirements

  • Must possess high school education or equivalent
  • Must be a licensed Medication Aide
  • Must complete state approved training program
  • Must pass necessary examination(s) per state laws

Work Rights

Not specified

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