Care-Focused Medication Aide — Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Magnolia Health Systems; Gas City (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Accident insurance

Disability coverage

Hospital indemnity

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Attendance bonuses

Weekend bonuses

Holiday pay

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Career advancement

Job summary

Twin City Health Care in Gas City, Indiana is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide to work under licensed nurse supervision to perform skilled nursing tasks per plan of care. Responsibilities include preparing and administering prescribed oral medications, documenting regularly, and ensuring vitals and approvals; injectable meds must be administered by a nurse.

Indiana QMA certification and state-approved training are required.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in Indiana.
• Must complete a State approved training program in medication administration.
• Must possess a current health certificate/examination as required by State agencies.
• Must perform only those duties taught in the approved training program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer safely and document regularly prescribed oral medications for residents.
• Administer oral PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Understand that injectable medications must always be given by a licensed nurse.
• Recognize that verbal orders may not be accepted by a QMA.
• Take and record appropriate vital signs before administering certain medications.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs documentation

Telephone/verbal orders knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Indiana QMA certification

State-approved medication administration training

Current health certificate

Job description

Twin City Health Care in Gas City, Indiana is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide to work under licensed nurse supervision to perform skilled nursing tasks per plan of care. Responsibilities include preparing and administering prescribed oral medications, documenting regularly, and ensuring vitals and approvals; injectable meds must be administered by a nurse.

Indiana QMA certification and state-approved training are required.