Accurate medication preparation and administration
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing staff
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing staff.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications while verifying resident identity before treatment.
The role requires maintaining confidentiality of protected health information and reporting any suspected violations or medication errors immediately.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing staff.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication preparation and administration
Vital signs measurement and recording
Strict adherence to facility policies
Resident identity verification procedures
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Participation in quality assurance programs
Ability to interpret medical abbreviations
Cooperation with inter-departmental personnel
Continuing education participation
Key Requirements
High school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Successfully completed state approved training program