Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications as ordered by attending physicians or the Medical Director
Job Summary
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications as ordered by attending physicians or the Medical Director.
Maintain a friendly, productive working relationship with nursing staff, physicians, pharmacists, and participate in quality assurance and pharmaceutical services committees.
Follow facility policies to ensure medication safety, confidentiality of resident information, and compliance with regulatory inspections and reporting requirements.
Matching Summary
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications as ordered by attending physicians or the Medical Director.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Administer oral and topical medications
Follow medication labeling policies
Document medication administration accurately
Maintain confidentiality of resident information
Collaborate with nursing and pharmacy staff
Observe and report medication errors
Measure and report vital signs
Nice-to-have
Participate in quality assurance programs
Attend continuing education programs
Assist in emergency resident evacuation
Familiarity with medical abbreviations
Cooperate with government facility surveys
Key Requirements
Licensed Medication Aide
Completion of state approved training program
Successful completion of necessary state examinations