Certified Medication Aide-1

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Administer medications as ordered
Note and report medication errors
Maintain resident confidentiality
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services.
  • Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director.
  • Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other facility committee or program that affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of the medication process.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer medications as ordered
  • Note and report medication errors
  • Maintain resident confidentiality
  • Verify resident identity before medication
  • Accurately measure and report vital signs

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly and productive working relationship
  • Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
  • Familiar with medical abbreviations and terms

Key Requirements

  • High school education or equivalent
  • Licensed Medication Aide
  • State approved training program completion

Work Rights

Not specified

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