Certified Medication Aide

Lamesahealthcare

Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before treatment
Document medication errors and refusals
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/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 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

  • administer oral and topical medications safely
  • verify resident identity before treatment
  • document medication errors and refusals
  • maintain confidentiality of health information
  • report adverse reactions promptly

Nice-to-have

  • friendly productive working relationships
  • participate in quality assurance programs
  • assist in developing prevention procedures

Key Requirements

  • Must be a licensed Medication Aide
  • High school education or equivalent
  • State approved training program completion
  • Successful completion of necessary examinations

Work Rights

Not specified

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