Level 1 Medication Aide Med

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is hiring a Level 1 Medication Aide for Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. The role reports to nursing leadership and involves dispensing medications, documenting outcomes, and monitoring for side effects in a correctional setting. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, Ohio?

(note: MO) Level 1 certification preferred, insulin certification preferred, and CPR/AED. Training, background checks, and shift availability are specified.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Level 1 Medication Aide certification from DHSS or DMH.
• Insulin certification preferred.
• Minimum four hours of medication administration training every two years.
• Current tuberculosis documentation and CPR/AED certification required.
• If not Level 1 certified, must complete internal Level 1 training to maintain employment beyond probation.
• Must pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.
• One year experience in acute care, emergency or correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as prescribed and documents effectiveness and any adverse actions or side effects.
• Maintains and updates patient medication administration records.
• Ensures compliance with facility policies and safety protocols.

Skills

CPR/AED certification

Insulin certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Ranges from $20.00-$23.00 per hour + shift diff, depending on years of experience!Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Level 1 Medication Aide to join our team at Algoa Correctional Center located in Jefferson City, Missouri.The Level 1 Medication Aide Under the direction of the facility Director of Nursing / nursing designee, administers medications as prescribed; and documents the medication effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects.High school diploma or GED required.Preferred to have current active Level 1 Medication Aide certification from the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) or the Department of Mental Health (DMH) which may also be referred to as DD Medication Aide (mo.tmutest.com).Insulin certification preferred.Must complete required continuing education to maintain certification (minimum of four (4) hours of medication administration training every two (2) years). Required training will be documented and maintained in Employee File. Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification.If not already Level 1 Medication Aide certified – applicant must successfully complete internal level one medication aide and insulin training to maintain employment beyond probationary period.Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.One year experience in acute care, emergency or correctional setting preferred.Available Shift: Day shiftWe offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time offPaid holidaysFlexible Spending AccountContinuing Education benefitsMuch more...INDMHM