Certified Medication Aide: Safe Med Admin & QA

(Cooper River Assisted Living) Mt Pleasant Community Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is actively seeking a Licensed Medication Aide to administer oral and topical medications to residents in a post-acute setting. You will follow facility policies, document administration, and promptly report any adverse reactions.

This role requires a high school education and a state license, with the ability to read and interpret regulations. You will collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists to ensure safe, accurate medication passes and resident care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret various instructions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications for residents as ordered by the attending physician or Medical Director.
• Verify resident identity before administering medications.
• Record and report any adverse reactions or medication errors, and participate in quality assurance programs.
• Follow facility policies on labeling, disposal, charting, and removing medications when discontinued.
• Protect resident privacy and maintain compliance with protected health information rules.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Interdepartmental collaboration

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS is actively seeking a Licensed Medication Aide to administer oral and topical medications to residents in a post-acute setting. You will follow facility policies, document administration, and promptly report any adverse reactions.

This role requires a high school education and a state license, with the ability to read and interpret regulations. You will collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists to ensure safe, accurate medication passes and resident care.