Certified Medication Aide

Edgefieldpa

Administer oral and topical medications
Verify resident identity before treatment
Document medication administration accurately
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing supervision

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing supervision.
  • Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral or topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
  • Staff are required to participate in facility surveys, quality assurance programs, and continuing education to maintain certification status.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing supervision.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administer oral and topical medications
  • verify resident identity before treatment
  • document medication administration accurately
  • report medication errors immediately
  • maintain confidentiality of health information

Nice-to-have

  • friendly productive working relationships
  • participate in quality assurance programs
  • assist in developing error prevention procedures

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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