Level 1 Medication Aide Med-Per-Full Time-Day/Evening/Weekends (80755)

Centurion Health; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 41,600 - 47,840; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health (Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center, Fulton, MO) is hiring a full‑time Level1 Medication Aide for day/evening/weekend shifts. You will administer medications, document responses, and monitor for side effects per protocol.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, Level1 Medication Aide certification (DHSS/DMH), insulin certification preferred, ongoing CE, TB and CPR/AED, and successful background/clearance checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Level1 Medication Aide certification from DHSS or DMH (DD Medication Aide).
• Insulin certification preferred.
• Must complete continuing education to maintain certification (min 4 hours every 2 years).
• TB documentation and active CPR/AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Document medication effectiveness and any adverse actions or side effects.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Level1 Medication Aide certification (DHSS/DMH)

Insulin certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fulton, MO (Fulton Reception Diagnostic Center, FULTON, MO 65251)

Position Type: Full‑Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support

Pay Range: $20-$23 per hour + shift differentials

About the Role

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full‑Time Level1 Medication Aide to join our team at Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Correctional Center located in Fulton, Missouri.

The Level1 Medication Aide, under the direction of the facility Director of Nursing / nursing designee, administers medications as prescribed; documents the medication effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects.

Full‑time – Day/Evening/Weekend Shift

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Document medication effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred to have current active Level1 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.
• 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 Level1 Medication Aide certified, applicant must successfully complete internal levelone 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.