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Edgefieldpa is seeking a Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under the guidance of nursing staff and physicians. The ideal candidate must be a licensed Medication Aide with a high school education or equivalent and possess strong communication skills to ensure accurate medication management.
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Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing supervision.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications while verifying resident identity before treatment.
Staff are required to maintain strict confidentiality of all resident care information and promptly report any suspected violations of privacy.
Matching Summary
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Edgefieldpa is seeking a Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under the guidance of nursing staff and physicians. The ideal candidate must be a licensed Medication Aide with a high school education or equivalent and possess strong communication skills to ensure accurate medication management.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication administration skills
Vital signs measurement and recording
Confidentiality of protected health information
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Participation in quality assurance programs
Ability to interpret medical abbreviations
Cooperation with inter-departmental personnel
Key Requirements
High school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Successfully completed state approved training program