Certified Medication Aide - FT - Day
About The Position
The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering and documenting physician-ordered medications, treatments, and point-of-care testing in accordance with established clinical guidelines. The role also provides routine patient care, performs dressing changes as directed, and reports medication reactions or changes in skin condition to the appropriate health care provider or licensed nurse. This is a full-time day position at Eagle Health & Rehab, with a starting pay range of $18.93 to $21.25 per hour. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials are available, and employees are paid weekly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Nursing Aide in the State of Georgia.
- Certified Medication Aide in the State of Georgia.
- Proficiency using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills.
- Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Administer physician-ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal, and rectal medications.
- Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and clinical guidelines.
- Administer medications via a metered-dose inhaler.
- Conduct finger-stick blood glucose testing following established clinical guidelines.
- Administer commercially prepared disposable enemas ordered by a physician.
- Document medication administration or declination in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
- Report and document unusual medication reactions in the resident’s record, and communicate them to the resident, family, and health care provider.
- Store and dispose of medications properly.
- Provide routine patient care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, as needed.
- Complete dressing changes for skin alterations as established in clinical guidelines and per physician orders, and report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.
- Communicate professionally with associates, patients, family members, and visitors; respond to concerns and answer questions appropriately.
Benefits
- myFlexPay, allowing employees to receive pay before payday
- Paid time off with the ability to cash out
- Seven paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Referral bonus program
- Weekly pay
- Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
