Medication Administration Specialist

Great Lakes Management Co.; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Management Co. seeks a Medication Assistant to administer medications safely, document administration, and stay compliant with state requirements for medication assistants.

You will work with the nurse and case manager, prepare medications, maintain the medication cart, report errors promptly, and attend monthly training. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, punctuality, and flexibility for varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Trained Medication Assistant (TMA) preferred.
• Minimum six month experience in long term care or assisted living residence.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be able to prioritize, and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Must work as a team member with other personnel.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Must be punctual, with good attendance record.
• Must remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents using the MAR as a guide.
• Prepare medication for each resident’s medication administration with the following: Right Drug, Right route, Right resident.
• Ensure confidentiality of resident medication among other residents, staff and families.
• Document legibly all resident concerns made while administering the medication.
• Complete resident treatments as outlined in the Treatment Administration Record.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of medication cart.
• Restock medication cart with cups and spoons after all medication passes are completed.
• Be accountable for medication errors and report immediately.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and other scheduled training sessions required by your supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

TMA registration

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

English proficiency

Job description

Great Lakes Management Co. seeks a Medication Assistant to administer medications safely, document administration, and stay compliant with state requirements for medication assistants.

You will work with the nurse and case manager, prepare medications, maintain the medication cart, report errors promptly, and attend monthly training. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, punctuality, and flexibility for varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.