Certified Medication Aide

Hoodriverpa

Administer oral and topical medications
Verify resident identity before administration
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

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.
  • Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications while verifying resident identity.
  • The role requires maintaining a friendly, productive working relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administer oral and topical medications
  • verify resident identity before administration
  • document medication errors and refusals
  • maintain confidentiality of health information
  • participate in quality assurance programs

Nice-to-have

  • friendly productive working relationship
  • ability to assist in evacuation emergencies
  • cooperate with inter-departmental personnel

Key Requirements

  • Must be a licensed Medication Aide
  • High school education or equivalent required
  • Completed state approved training program
  • Passed necessary examination(s) per state laws

Work Rights

Not specified

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