Medication Aide

Essential Duties

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Absorb and implement procedures or programs aimed at identifying medication errors, their causes, and preventive measures.
• Perform administrative tasks such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of Health Services, attending physicians, the HSD, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Health Services Director.
• Participate and cooperate with facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Engage in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other facility committees or programs affecting the medication pass.
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications.
• Verify medications brought into the facility by newly admitted residents.
• Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destruction of medications.
• Ensure medications are properly labeled and documented.
• Document and remove discontinued medications.
• Notify the Health Services Director of drug receipt errors.
• Follow facility procedures for holding medications during transfers or discontinuations.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
• Document instances where prescribed medication is not administered.
• Promptly notify the Health Services Director of any errors or reactions to medications.
• Verify the identity of the resident before administering medication.
• Accurately measure, record, and report vital signs of residents.
• Follow facility procedures allowing residents to self-administer medications.
• Be familiar with common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms related to medication administration.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report any violations.
• Follow work assignments and schedules.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel to ensure adequate nursing services.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information.
• Report any unauthorized attempts to access facility’s information system.
• Follow established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in nursing preferred. Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of [State].

Skills

Knowledge of nursing standards, policies, procedures, and practices. Ability to follow facility policies and procedures. Proficiency in using medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms. Strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

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Schedule

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Pay

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