Medication Assistant

Responsibilities

• Makes sure the medication management program is running smoothly under the supervision of the Wellness Manager.
• Aids the Wellness Manager in overseeing the daily care provided to residents.
• Aids the Wellness Manager in training assisted living staff.
• Monitors the medication program.
• Updates records in the medication administrative files.
• Assists in setting up and administering self-administration of medication.
• Orders and receives medication.
• Keeps medications in appropriate storage areas and ensures lockers are secure.
• Regularly reviews medication administration records and reports any errors to the Wellness Manager.
• Maintains medication files and medical records.
• Maintains regular communication with the pharmacy, families, residents, and management staff.
• Aids in updating service plans and care logs.
• Aids residents in making doctor’s appointments and travel arrangements.
• Aids in the training of assisted living staff and participates in new staff orientation.
• Performs room visits and checks on a regular basis.
• Assists with resident care as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must successfully complete Atria’s Medication Training.
• Must successfully complete all Atria specified training programs.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be fully vaccinated and provide vaccination record card at time of hire.