Evening Certified Medication Aide

Armor Health; Kansas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in correctional healthcare is seeking a Certified Medication Aide in Topeka, KS. This role involves dispensing medications, monitoring patients, and maintaining pharmacy stocks. Successful candidates will hold current certifications and enjoy a robust benefits package including health and dental insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employer Paid Disability and Life coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing school loan repayment options

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• Medication Aide Certification and CPR certificate must be current.
• Proficient handling of electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Dispense oral, inhalation, and topical medications to patients.
• Monitor patient’s vital signs and calculate medication dosages.
• Manage pharmacy stocks of medicine and medical supplies.

Skills

Proficient with electronic medical records

Patient care

Medication administration

Education

Current state license as a Certified Nursing Assistant

Current Medication Aide Certification

Current CPR certificate

Job description

Overview

Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for aCertified Medication Aide to join our team at Shawnee County Department Of CorrectionsinTopeka, KS.

Armor Health offers a robust total rewards package. Our offering contains education and development opportunities, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefit package. Some of our programs include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid Disability and Life coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Nursing school loan repayment options

Responsibilities

• Dispenses oral, inhalation, and topical medications to patients
• Observes patients for drug reactions and reports any problems to Charge nurse
• Monitors patient’s vital signs, calculate medication dosages, and stocks the medication cart
• Records what medications and dosages were given for the day
• Performs routine procedures under established protocols including phlebotomyand electrocardiograms
• Manages and maintains pharmacy stocks of medicine and medical supplies

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Current Medication Aide Certification
• Current CPR certificate
• Proficient with electronic medical records
• Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include background check and drug screen

If you want to join an exciting, dynamic and growing organization that is making a positive impact on the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and to be part of our team!

At Armor Health we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We provide support for patients and foster the holistic wellness and well-being of the lives entrusted in our care. Armor is laser-focused on providing the best-in-class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. Through our core values of embracing change, taking ownership, attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a results oriented collaborative environment, we are a dynamic team that is transforming and revolutionizing correctional healthcare.

Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.