Medication Aide

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Base: $20 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefit...
Administer oral and topical medications
Verify resident identity before administration
Document medication errors and refusals
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 must accurately measure, record, and report vital signs while following facility policies regarding drug receipt and disposal.
  • The role requires maintaining a friendly, productive working relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists.

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

Base: $20 /hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administer oral and topical medications
  • verify resident identity before administration
  • document medication errors and refusals
  • maintain confidentiality of health information
  • participate in quality assurance programs

Nice-to-have

  • friendly productive working relationships
  • cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
  • assist in developing prevention procedures

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Medication Aide certification
  • State approved training program completion
  • High school education or equivalent

Work Rights

Not specified

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