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.
• Assists the Wellness Manager with training assisted living staff.
• Monitors the medication program.
• Updates records in the medication administrative files.
• Assists in setting up and administering self-administered medication.
• Orders and receives medication.
• Keeps medications in designated storage areas and ensures all areas are secure.
• Regularly reviews and reports any discrepancies in the resident’s medication administration record.
• Maintains and updates the medication files and medical records.
• Maintains open communication with the pharmacy, families, residents, and management staff.
• Aids in updating service plans and care logs as needed.
• Helps residents make doctor’s appointments and travel arrangements.
• Trains assisted living staff and participates in the orientation of new staff.
• 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.
• Ability to work various schedules and shifts as needed.