Medication Aide: Precise Care & QA Focus

Pikes Peak Post Acute; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Pikes Peak Post Acute is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders and facility policy. The role involves accurate documentation, reporting medication errors, and collaboration with nursing staff and pharmacists to ensure resident safety and compliance with state regulations.

Applicants must have a state-approved Medication Aide training program, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must possess a state-approved training program for Medication Aide.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials.
• Excellent observation and reporting of medication errors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by physicians under supervision.
• Follow facility policies for medication administration and labeling.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medications administered and any changes.
• Report errors or adverse reactions to Nursing Leadership.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, pharmacists and the Medical Director.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pikes Peak Post Acute is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders and facility policy. The role involves accurate documentation, reporting medication errors, and collaboration with nursing staff and pharmacists to ensure resident safety and compliance with state regulations.

Applicants must have a state-approved Medication Aide training program, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong attention to detail.