Medication Aide Certified

CHI Health; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health in Nebraska seeks a dedicated Medication Aide to safely administer prescribed medications to residents under licensed staff supervision, following protocols to promote well-being. You will verify five rights, maintain accurate medication records, ensure proper storage, and assist with activities of daily living while prioritizing patient safety and compassionate care.

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and communication are essential, along with teamwork and adherence to safety

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar position or related field.
• Medication Aide license (NE) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately administer prescribed medications under licensed supervision.
• Maintain accurate medication records and secure storage.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed while promoting patient safety.
• Demonstrate strong observation, documentation, and communication with the care team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient safety

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medication Aide, you will safely and accurately administer medications to residents/patients as directed by licensed nursing staff or physicians, under direct supervision, while adhering to protocols and promoting well-being.

Every day you will prepare and administer prescribed oral, topical, and non‑injectable medications, meticulously verifying the five rights. Your role includes maintaining accurate medication records, ensuring proper storage and security, and assisting with activities of daily living as needed.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong attention to detail, accuracy, and a compassionate approach. Excellent observation, documentation, and communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to patient safety and teamwork are essential.

• Exhibits the ability to make effective decisions based on verifiable and measurable data/criteria.
• Promotes positive customer relations with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates respect and sensitivity to cultural/social differences in interactions with others.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates initiative and problem solving skill, using sound judgment.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed, with little or no direction, and shows initiative in assisting others within the department.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of three years’ experience required in a similar position or related field.
• Medication Aide: NE, upon hire.