Medication Aide

Redlandshealthcarecenter

Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before medication
Document medication errors and refusals
The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications for residents under physician orders

Job Summary

  • The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications for residents under physician orders.
  • Employees must maintain a friendly, productive working relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists while ensuring patient safety.
  • The position involves participating in quality assurance programs and facility surveys to improve medication process accuracy.

Matching Summary

The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications for residents under physician orders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oral and topical medications safely
  • Verify resident identity before medication
  • Document medication errors and refusals
  • Maintain confidentiality of protected health information
  • Participate in quality assurance programs

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationships
  • Ability to assist in emergency evacuations
  • Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel

Key Requirements

  • Must possess high school education or equivalent
  • Must be a licensed Medication Aide
  • Must complete state approved training program
  • Must pass necessary examination(s) per state laws

Work Rights

Not specified

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