Certified Medication Aide: Safe, Accurate Med Pass

St. Peters Post Acute in; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peters Post Acute in Saint Peters, MO is seeking a Licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications as prescribed by the attending physician, under nursing supervision.

You will follow facility policies, document accurately, and coordinate with nurses and pharmacists to ensure resident safety. Responsibilities include verifying resident identity, measuring vital signs, recording data, and reporting any medication errors or adverse reactions.

Qualifications

• Must possess a state-approved training program as a Medication Aide.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials and regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Mathematical skills to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies governing medication pass.
• Note and report errors in medication administration.
• Accurately prepare, administer, and document oral/topical medications.
• Verify resident identity before administering medications.
• Record vital signs accurately and promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.

Skills

Licensed Medication Aide

High school education

Reading and interpreting

Written communication

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Peters Post Acute in Saint Peters, MO is seeking a Licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications as prescribed by the attending physician, under nursing supervision.

You will follow facility policies, document accurately, and coordinate with nurses and pharmacists to ensure resident safety. Responsibilities include verifying resident identity, measuring vital signs, recording data, and reporting any medication errors or adverse reactions.