Medication Aide Level 1 – Day Shift, Full-Time (MO)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a Medication Aide Level 1 at Farmington Correctional Center in Farmington, Missouri for the Day shift. This full-time role administers prescribed medications and documents effectiveness and any adverse actions.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and preferred Level 1 Medication Aide certification (DHSS/DMH). Insulin certification is preferred; ongoing education and CPR/AED certification are required. Background checks and possible security clearance apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Level 1 Medication Aide certification preferred from DHSS/DMH.
• Insulin certification preferred.
• Continuing education: minimum four hours of medication administration training every two years; documented in Employee File.
• Maintain tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification.
• If not Level 1 certified, must complete internal Level 1 medication aide and insulin training to maintain employment beyond probation.
• Pass background investigation and obtain security clearance where applicable.
• One year experience in acute care, emergency or correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as prescribed and documents effectiveness and any adverse actions or side effects.
• Under supervision of facility Director of Nursing, ensures medication administration is accurate and compliant with policy.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Level 1 Medication Aide certification (DHSS/DMH)

Insulin certification

Job description

Centurion Health seeks a Medication Aide Level 1 at Farmington Correctional Center in Farmington, Missouri for the Day shift. This full-time role administers prescribed medications and documents effectiveness and any adverse actions.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and preferred Level 1 Medication Aide certification (DHSS/DMH). Insulin certification is preferred; ongoing education and CPR/AED certification are required. Background checks and possible security clearance apply.