Qualified Medication Aide
Magnolia Health Systems · Portland, IN · 2 wk ago
On-siteEducation$38k–$58k/yrFull-time
About the role
Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre is seeking Qualified Medication Aides to-
- Prepare and administer safely and document regularly prescribed oral medicationsto residents.
- Administer as allowed, oral PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
- Understand that injectable medications must always be given by a licensed nurse.
- Demonstrate knowledge that the telephone or verbal orders may never beaccepted by a QMA.
- Understand and demonstrate knowledge that appropriate vital signs will be taken and recorded as required before administering certain medications.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and administer safely and document regularly prescribed oral medicationsto residents.
- Administer as allowed, oral PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
- Understand that injectable medications must always be given by a licensed nurse.
- Demonstrate knowledge that the telephone or verbal orders may never beaccepted by a QMA.
- Understand and demonstrate knowledge that appropriate vital signs will be taken and recorded as required before administering certain medications.
Requirements
- Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in the State of Indiana.
- Must complete a State approved training program in medication administration.
- Must possess a current health certificate/examination as required by Stateagencies.
- Perform only those duties that were taught in the approved training program.
Qualifications
- Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in the State of Indiana.
- Must complete a State approved training program in medication administration.
- Must possess a current health certificate/examination as required by Stateagencies.
- Perform only those duties that were taught in the approved training program.
Skills
- Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in the State of Indiana.
- Must complete a State approved training program in medication administration.
- Must possess a current health certificate/examination as required by Stateagencies.
- Perform only those duties that were taught in the approved training program.
Benefits
- Health Insurance through United Healthcare.
- Dental Insurance through HRI Dental.
- Vision Insurance through EyeMed.
- Supplemental Insurance: Critical Illness, Accident, Disability Coverage, Hospital Indemnity, Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life.
- Employee-owned policy.
- Family coverage, including grandchildren.
- Paid Vacation.
- Attendance Bonuses.
- Weekend Bonuses.
- Holiday Pay – starts immediately with no waiting period.
- Tuition Assistance Programs.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Career Advancement Opportunities.
Pay
Annual Wage Scale: $38,480 - $58,240
Schedule
Shift: FT 2-10P or 10A-10P