Certified Medication Aide: Safe, Precise Patient Care

PACS; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under physician and nurse supervision. The role requires adherence to facility policies, accurate documentation, and participation in QA and medication safety initiatives.

The position emphasizes collaboration with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists, with duties including reporting medication errors, maintaining proper labeling, and supporting procedures to prevent adverse events.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
• Must be a licensed Medication Aide having successfully completed a state approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with state laws.

Responsibilities

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs and committees affecting the medication pass.
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility.
• Verify that medications brought into the facility are examined and identified by the attending physician or the facility pharmacy/pharmacist.
• Follow facility policies regarding destroying medications and documentation.
• Ensure all medications administered are properly labeled and charted.
• Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the attending physician.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Licensed Medication Aide (state approved)

Job description

PACS is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under physician and nurse supervision. The role requires adherence to facility policies, accurate documentation, and participation in QA and medication safety initiatives.

The position emphasizes collaboration with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists, with duties including reporting medication errors, maintaining proper labeling, and supporting procedures to prevent adverse events.