Day-Shift Level 1 Medication Aide — Corrections

Centurion Health; Bonne Terre (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Much more...

Job summary

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Medication Aide Level 1 to join our team at Eastern Reception, Diagnostic, and Correctional Center located in Bonne Terre, Missouri.

The Medication Aide Level 1 (MO) operates under the direction of the facility Director of Nursing to administer medications as prescribed and to document effectiveness and any adverse actions or side effects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Level 1 Medication Aide certification from DHSS/DMH preferred.
• Insulin certification preferred.
• Must pass background check and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.
• Cont. education: minimum 4 hours of medication administration training every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as prescribed; documents effectiveness and adverse actions.
• Monitors for side effects and medication effectiveness.
• Maintains TB documentation and CPR/AED certification.
• Completes required continuing education; maintains employee file.
• Works on Day Shift in Bonne Terre, MO.

Skills

Medication administration

Insulin administration

CPR/AED certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Level 1 Medication Aide certification (DHSS/DMH)

Insulin certification

Job description

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Medication Aide Level 1 to join our team at Eastern Reception, Diagnostic, and Correctional Center located in Bonne Terre, Missouri.

The Medication Aide Level 1 (MO) operates under the direction of the facility Director of Nursing to administer medications as prescribed and to document effectiveness and any adverse actions or side effects.