Licensed Medication Aide - Medication Safety & Admin

Ridgeway Post AcuteALF in; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeway Post AcuteALF is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to accurately administer medications to residents and document all actions. You will follow facility policies, report any errors, and collaborate with health services staff to improve safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, participating in quality assurance initiatives, and ensuring medications are correctly labeled and stored according to regulations.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret documents; strong written reports.
• Able to perform basic math including fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Licensed Medication Aide with state-approved training and examination.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies governing administration of medications to residents.
• Note and report medication errors promptly to Health Services Director.
• Assist in developing procedures to identify and prevent medication errors.
• Maintain and submit necessary forms, charts, and reports.
• Ensure medications are properly labeled and documented in charts.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Presenting information

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Ridgeway Post AcuteALF is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to accurately administer medications to residents and document all actions. You will follow facility policies, report any errors, and collaborate with health services staff to improve safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, participating in quality assurance initiatives, and ensuring medications are correctly labeled and stored according to regulations.