Medication Aide

Cityviewpa

Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before treatment
Document medication errors and refusals
The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and/or topical medications for residents under physician orders

Job Summary

  • The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and/or topical medications for residents under physician orders.
  • Employees must assist in developing procedures to determine the causes of medication errors and implement prevention strategies.
  • The position involves maintaining strict confidentiality of resident care information and promptly reporting any suspected violations.

Matching Summary

The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and/or topical medications for residents under physician orders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oral and topical medications safely
  • Verify resident identity before treatment
  • Document medication errors and refusals
  • Maintain confidentiality of protected health information
  • Participate in facility surveys and inspections

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationships
  • Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
  • Attend continuing education programs

Key Requirements

  • Must possess high school education or equivalent
  • Must be a licensed Medication Aide
  • Must complete state approved training program
  • Must pass necessary examination(s) per state laws

Work Rights

Not specified

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