Document vital signs and medication administration
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician
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 must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
The role requires maintaining a friendly, productive working relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists while adhering to strict facility policies.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before medication pass
Document vital signs and medication administration
Report medication errors and adverse reactions
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationship with staff
Participate in quality assurance programs
Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
Assist in developing medication error prevention procedures
Key Requirements
Must possess high school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Successfully completed state approved training program
Passed necessary examination(s) in accordance with state laws