The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing supervision
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing supervision.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
Staff are required to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information and report any suspected violations or unauthorized access attempts.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of 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 with state approved training
Must successfully complete state required examination(s)