Medication Aide Certified
About The Position
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. As our Medication Aide, you will safely and accurately administer medications to residents/patients as directed by licensed nursing staff or physicians, under direct supervision, while adhering to protocols and promoting well-being.Every day you will prepare and administer prescribed oral, topical, and non-injectable medications, meticulously verifying the five rights. Your role includes maintaining accurate medication records, ensuring proper storage and security, and assisting with activities of daily living as needed.To be successful in this role, you will possess strong attention to detail, accuracy, and a compassionate approach. Excellent observation, documentation, and communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to patient safety and teamwork are essential. Exhibits the ability to make effective decisions based on verifiable and measurable data/criteria. Promotes positive customer relations with internal and external customers. Demonstrates respect and sensitivity to cultural/social differences in interactions with others. Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner. Demonstrates initiative and problem solving skill, using sound judgment. Assumes additional responsibilities as needed, with little or no direction, and shows initiative in assisting others within the department.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years’ experience required in similar position or related field
- Medication Aide: NE, upon hire
Nice To Haves
- Strong attention to detail
- Accuracy
- Compassionate approach
- Excellent observation skills
- Documentation skills
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Commitment to patient safety
- Teamwork
Responsibilities
- Safely and accurately administer medications to residents/patients as directed by licensed nursing staff or physicians, under direct supervision, while adhering to protocols and promoting well-being.
- Prepare and administer prescribed oral, topical, and non-injectable medications, meticulously verifying the five rights.
- Maintain accurate medication records.
- Ensure proper storage and security of medications.
- Assist with activities of daily living as needed.
- Make effective decisions based on verifiable and measurable data/criteria.
- Promote positive customer relations with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrate respect and sensitivity to cultural/social differences in interactions with others.
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills, using sound judgment.
- Assume additional responsibilities as needed, with little or no direction, and show initiative in assisting others within the department.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
