TB Medication Observation Coordinator

Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital is seeking personnel to support real-time observation of TB medication administration using a smartphone, computer or tablet while ensuring patient privacy. You will verify patient identity, monitor medication layout, and educate patients on potential side effects.

Role includes documenting patient information, scheduling next appointments, and promptly reporting medication events to the supervising nurse while coordinating with other healthcare staff for smooth

Responsibilities

• Observe real-time the administration of TB medications through the use of a smartphone, computer or tablet while maintaining patient privacy.
• Verify patient’s identity, location and their accurate identification and layout of TB medications.
• Interview and educate patient on side-effects and address their concerns.
• Observe patient adherence to identification and ingestion of medication in sequence.
• Confirm with patient next appointment and perform booking in the system.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of patients’ information.
• Report promptly to Supervising Nurse on all medication events, missed doses, interrupted observation.
• During medical emergency, call ambulance while maintaining online monitoring of patient.
• Collaborates and co-operates with other health-care personnel in the smooth delivery of synchronous VOT.

Job description

Tan Tock Seng Hospital is seeking personnel to support real-time observation of TB medication administration using a smartphone, computer or tablet while ensuring patient privacy. You will verify patient identity, monitor medication layout, and educate patients on potential side effects.

Role includes documenting patient information, scheduling next appointments, and promptly reporting medication events to the supervising nurse while coordinating with other healthcare staff for smooth