Certified Medication Aide: Med Admin & Care Support

PruittHealth; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Kennesaw, GA seeks a Certified Medication Aide to assist residents with medications ordered by licensed providers and per each resident's care plan. You may remind residents, assist with self-administration, and administer medications as allowed by law and policy.

You will communicate with the resident’s pharmacy, healthcare providers and family about medication management, maintain MAR documentation, follow the Six Rights, and monitor for side effects and changes in condition.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Some high school.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: On-the-job training provided.
• ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Previous medication tech experience and LTC/AL experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of assisted living policies and procedures regarding all aspects of medication management.
• Remains current in knowledge of state and federal rules regarding scope of practice, medication storage & disposal, infection control practices & bio-hazardous waste disposal.
• Able to accurately read and follow medication orders and medication labels.
• Able to transpose medication orders to the MAR and make corrections to the MAR according to physician orders.
• Follows the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Identifies concerns related to medication orders, instructions, or resident reactions and takes appropriate actions.
• Follows infection control practices related to medication administration and proper storage and disposal.
• Documents assistance/administration and resident refusal of medications according to policy and standards.
• Reports medication errors to the administrator per policy and takes action for resident well-being.

Education

Some high school

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-job training provided

Job description

PruittHealth in Kennesaw, GA seeks a Certified Medication Aide to assist residents with medications ordered by licensed providers and per each resident's care plan. You may remind residents, assist with self-administration, and administer medications as allowed by law and policy.

You will communicate with the resident’s pharmacy, healthcare providers and family about medication management, maintain MAR documentation, follow the Six Rights, and monitor for side effects and changes in condition.