Medication Aide: Patient Care & Safety Champion

GREENVIEW; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GREENVIEW in Texas seeks a licensed Medication Aide to administer medications to residents under physician and nursing supervision. You will follow established policies, accurately document administration, and participate in quality assurance and safety programs to minimize medication errors.

Responsibilities include reporting errors, maintaining professional relationships with the care team, and ensuring proper labeling and documentation of all medications as part of ongoing resident care in

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or its equivalent.
• Must be a licensed Medication Aide having successfully completed a state approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with state laws.

Responsibilities

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the nursing staff and physicians.
• Document and report medication administration as required.
• Follow facility procedures regarding the destruction of medications and proper labeling.

Skills

Medication administration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Medication Aide (LMA) certification

Job description

GREENVIEW in Texas seeks a licensed Medication Aide to administer medications to residents under physician and nursing supervision. You will follow established policies, accurately document administration, and participate in quality assurance and safety programs to minimize medication errors.

Responsibilities include reporting errors, maintaining professional relationships with the care team, and ensuring proper labeling and documentation of all medications as part of ongoing resident care in