Level 1 Medication Aide Med (84539)

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

Job summary

Centurion is seeking a Full-Time Medication Aide Level 1 to join our team at Northeast Correctional Center in Bowling Green, MO. Under the direction of the facility Director of Nursing, you administer medications as prescribed and document effectiveness, with attention to any adverse actions or side effects.

This Day shift position runs 7am–7pm, requires a high school diploma or GED, and may prefer DHSS/DMH Level 1 Medication Aide certification, insulin certification, and ongoing training to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with medication administration and documentation preferred.
• Must be able to pass background checks and security clearance where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications.
• Documents medication effectiveness and any adverse actions or side effects.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Background check readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: MO, Bowling Green - Northeast Correctional Center - BOWLING GREEN, MO, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support, 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 Medication Aide Level 1 to join our team at Northeast Correctional Center located in Bowling Green, Missouri.

The Medication Aide Level 1 (MO) 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.

Full Time-Day shift, 7am -7pm EOW

Qualifications:

• 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.