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.
The role requires maintaining a friendly working relationship with physicians, pharmacists, and nursing teams while participating in facility surveys and quality assurance programs.
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 medication pass
Document medication administration accurately
Report medication errors and adverse reactions
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information
Nice-to-have
Participate in quality assurance programs
Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
Assist in developing medication error prevention procedures
Key Requirements
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
High school education or equivalent required
Successfully completed state approved training program
Pass necessary examination(s) in accordance with state laws