A Qualified Medication Administration Personnel is responsible for accurate and precise administration of medication to residents in a fast-paced environment, working closely with residents in a respectful manner. Duties and Responsibilities Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Checks and follows guidelines for distribution of medications to designated residents in accordance with Federal, State and local guidelines Records scheduled and as needed (PRN) medications on the Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMAR) Annotates progress notes and monitors 72-hour medicine modifications Orders medications that are due for re-order Participates in daily medications inventories Responsible for re-stocking med carts and keeping an accurate count of medications Maintains cleanliness of all areas, products and supplies, including med carts Assists Personal Care Providers Notifies supervisory personnel of any situation pertaining to quality customer service, safety, productivity, security or any other situation that may have an adverse effect in the building, including resident rooms Demonstrates an understanding of medication terminology, equipment and techniques to make accurate conversions of liquid and scored medications Ability to use Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR) to define medicinal use and cross-referencing Responsible for answering emergency and routine calls via the pendant call system Makes beds and checks resident rooms for trash and soiled laundry Ability to document codes using iPad Basic Computer knowledge Other tasks as assigned
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