Certified Medication Aide - Prn

The Heights Post Acute

Forest Grove, Oregon, United States
Not specified; not specified; benefits: health, de...
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Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before treatment
Document medication errors and refusals
** The Heights Post Acute is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (Prn) in Forest Grove, Oregon, to assist in administering medications to residents under the direction of nursing staff. The role emphasizes quality care and adherence to established nursing standards, alongside reporting and documentation responsibilities. **

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 receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and parental leave.
  • The role requires maintaining a friendly working relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists while adhering to strict safety standards.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Heights Post Acute is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (Prn) in Forest Grove, Oregon, to assist in administering medications to residents under the direction of nursing staff. The role emphasizes quality care and adherence to established nursing standards, alongside reporting and documentation responsibilities. **

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administer oral and topical medications safely
  • verify resident identity before treatment
  • document medication errors and refusals
  • maintain confidentiality of protected health information
  • follow facility policies on drug receipt

Nice-to-have

  • participate in quality assurance programs
  • cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
  • attend continuing education for certification maintenance

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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