Certified Medication Aide
About The Position
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law. Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses. Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculate medication dosages and stock the medication cart. Recording medication administration according to agency procedure Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs Recognizes and performs tasks according to the level of education and training Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations. Performs tasks in an ethical, legal and caring manner Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare Respects client rights Protect confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others Seeking guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently The Clinical Medical Authority coordinates with contract physician(s) and "other licensed medical professionals to maintain on site and/or on-call services. Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Medication Aide Certification Demonstrated experience with production of specialized materials and documents. Proofreading and editing skills. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer. Continuous sitting per shift. Continuous periods of walking and standing per shift. Occasional climbing stairs per shift. Remaining awake and alert while on duty per shift. Lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs periodically and lifting up to 50-100 lbs rarely. Frequently working on computers/tablets throughout the shift. Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Medication Aide Certification
- Demonstrated experience with production of specialized materials and documents.
- Proofreading and editing skills.
Responsibilities
- Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
- Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses.
- Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculate medication dosages and stock the medication cart.
- Recording medication administration according to agency procedure
- Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs
- Recognizes and performs tasks according to the level of education and training
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations.
- Performs tasks in an ethical, legal and caring manner
- Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare
- Respects client rights
- Protect confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare
- Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others
- Seeking guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently
- The Clinical Medical Authority coordinates with contract physician(s) and "other licensed medical professionals to maintain on site and/or on-call services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
