Certified Medication Assistant

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a Medication Aide for night shift in Wichita, KS, at Via Christi Village McLean, in the Assisted Living department. This full-time position involves administering medications, monitoring patients, and maintaining safe resident environments.

Minimum credentials include Medication Aide and CNA licensure; High school diploma preferred. Comprehensive benefits accompany this role in a supportive, mission-driven health system.

Qualifications

• Medication Aide credential required prior to hire
• Certified Nurse Aide licensure required in state of work
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Presents medication to patient and observes ingestion or administers medication using specified procedures
• Takes vital signs or observes patient to detect response to medication, and reports reactions
• Restocks medication inventories
• Provides direct patient care, ensuring resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergencies and initiating corrective action as appropriate

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Safety monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS

• Facility: Via Christi Village McLean

• Department: Assisted Living

• Schedule: Night shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Presents medication to patient and observes ingestion or administers medication using specified procedures.

• Takes vital signs or observes patient to detect response to medication, and reports reactions.

• Restocks medication inventories.

• Provides direct patient care. Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• Medication Aide obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Certified Nurse Aide obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified Nursing Assistant licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Work Experience

• None required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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