Certified Medication Aide (4802-39)
About The Position
The Certified Medication Aide will dispense medications to patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse or per State law. This role involves observing patients for drug interactions, performing medication administration tasks including vital signs and dosage calculations, and maintaining accurate records. The aide will also assist nurses in client care, ensuring all tasks are performed ethically, legally, safely, and effectively while respecting client rights and confidentiality. Adherence to federal, state, and agency regulations is crucial, and seeking guidance from the nurse is expected when needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Medication Aide Certification
- A valid driver's license in the state of residence and proof of auto insurance upon hire and both are to be maintained throughout employment
- CPR and First Aide Certifications are to be obtained within 6 months of hire and are to be maintained throughout employment
- Considerable knowledge of nursing/medical care
- Knowledge of substance abuse and substance dependency
- Ability to relate with people, listen and resolve problems effectively
- Demonstration of a high degree of organizational skills
- Working knowledge of standards and policies and procedures regarding medical services provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
- Visual ability to effectively operate necessary medical equipment as well as office equipment including copier, facsimile machine and audio visual aids
- Hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals both in person and over a telephone
- Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals both in person and over a telephone
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
Nice To Haves
- Customer/Client Focus
- Ethical Conduct
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Stress Management/Composure
- Teamwork Orientation
- Technical Capacity
- Multi-tasking
- Medical Teamwork
- Infection Control
Responsibilities
- Dispense oral, over the counter, inhalation and topical medications to patients under supervision of a licensed nurse or per State law
- Observe patients for drug interactions and report any problems to the nurse
- Performing tasks associated with the 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
- Performs tasks in an ethical, legal, and caring manner
- Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare
- Respects client’s rights
- Protects 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
- Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently
- Performs all other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
