Certified Medication Aide: Safe Med Administration & QA

PACS; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to administer medications to residents in a facility setting. You will follow policies, document accurately, and participate in quality assurance efforts to enhance resident safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include observing administration, reporting errors, and maintaining confidentiality of resident information in a team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Medication Aide with state-approved training and exam.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to follow facility policies and maintain resident safety.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies for administering medications.
• Note and report errors in medication administration.
• Assist in developing procedures to reduce medication errors.
• Complete forms, charts, and reports as required.
• Maintain professional relationships with nursing staff and physicians.
• Document and verify medications brought by new residents.
• Prepare, administer, and document oral/topical medications.
• Ensure proper labeling and charting of medications.
• Participate in QA programs and facility committees.
• Observe and verify patient ingestion/app; report refusals.
• Respect resident confidentiality and PHI.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient safety

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to administer medications to residents in a facility setting. You will follow policies, document accurately, and participate in quality assurance efforts to enhance resident safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include observing administration, reporting errors, and maintaining confidentiality of resident information in a team-based environment.