The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing supervision
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 ensuring all facility policies and state requirements are followed.
Staff are required to participate in quality assurance programs and cooperate with government surveys to improve the accuracy of the medication process.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing supervision.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
administer oral and topical medications safely
verify resident identity before treatment
document medication administration accurately
report medication errors immediately
maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Nice-to-have
friendly productive working relationships
participate in quality assurance programs
assist in developing error prevention procedures
Key Requirements
Must possess a high school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Must have completed a state approved training program