Medication Aid

Salinas Valley Post Acute

Base: $20.00 - $35.01 usd hourly; bonus/equity: no...
Licensed medication aide certification
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication administration skills
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 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 errors immediately.

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: $20.00 - $35.01 USD Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Licensed Medication Aide certification
  • State approved training program completion
  • Accurate medication administration skills
  • Vital signs measurement and recording
  • Strict adherence to facility policies

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
  • Passed necessary examination(s) per state laws

Work Rights

Not specified

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