Certified Medication Aide: Precision Care & Quality Impact

FORESTGROVE in; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

PTO & Holiday pay

Parental leave

Life & Disability benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted employee meals

Job summary

FOREST GROVE POST ACUTE is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders and nursing supervision. You will follow facility policies, document administration, and participate in quality assurance efforts to improve medication safety.

Responsibilities include accurate charting, reporting errors, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating with nursing staff to ensure compassionate, compliant patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Medication Aide with state-approved training and exams is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents as ordered by physicians.
• Follow facility policies governing medication administration.
• Document medication administration and report errors.
• Maintain accurate medication records and charting.
• Support quality assurance programs related to medication safety.
• Protect resident privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Reading and comprehension

Writing and documentation

Communication with managers/ staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Medication Aide (state required)

Job description

FOREST GROVE POST ACUTE is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders and nursing supervision. You will follow facility policies, document administration, and participate in quality assurance efforts to improve medication safety.

Responsibilities include accurate charting, reporting errors, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating with nursing staff to ensure compassionate, compliant patient care.