Qualified Medication Aide
About The Position
Why Wellpath Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. About this role As a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA), you'll play a crucial role in assisting with medication administration, inventory management, and the safe storage of pharmaceutical items. Working under close supervision, you'll ensure adherence to protocols and procedures while maintaining accurate records. Your attention to detail and commitment to patient safety will be paramount in supporting the healthcare team's efforts in delivering quality care. Additional Details Marion County Jail - 695 Justice Way
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- One (1) year related experience in a medical environment preferred.
- Completed QMAP training and passed competency evaluation in accordance with program requirements.
- Must have current CPR Certification and provide QMAP ID number for online verification.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and administer prescribed medications under RN supervision, ensuring compliance with Facility policies, Pharmacy Board regulations, and safety principles.
- Document medication administration accurately on the Medication Administration Record (MAR), including any medications not administered and reasons for non-administration.
- Adhere to infection control techniques, incorporate universal precautions, and uphold the six rights of medication administration.
- Participate in data collection, medication audits, and performance improvement activities, promptly reporting adverse reactions to supervisors.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the medication cart, reorder and replace medications and supplies as needed, and uphold patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
