Medication Assistant - Long Term Care (Fayette, AL)

Responsibilities

• Delegates medication administration for assigned residents according to established standards and practices.
• Administers limited medication tasks delegated by a licensed nurse under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Documents delegated medication administration on the electronic medical record.
• Fulfills duties based on established standards of practice for adults and geriatrics.
• Ensures services are provided in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintains performance, patient, and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Adheres to DCH Behavioral Standards and performs essential job functions ensuring the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors, and employees.
• Performs duties based on resident's needs as documented in the comprehensive assessment.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that promotes safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet.
• Adheres to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Medication Assistant Certification Exam (MACE) required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• In good standing and currently certified by the State of Alabama.
• BLS certification required within 150 days of employment.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Computer skills for general knowledge of facility computers preferred.
• Demonstrates good communication skills for all population served.
• Must have a positive attitude toward the elderly.