Medication Aide: Precise, Safe Resident Care

GREATPLAINS in; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Plains facility in Kansas seeks a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders and nursing supervision. You will follow established policies, document administrations, and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and pharmacists to ensure resident safety and accurate medication handling.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, reporting errors, participating in QA and compliance activities, and continuing education to maintain

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Must be a licensed Medication Aide meeting state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering medications under physician orders and nursing supervision.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medication administrations and reports.
• Follow facility policies and procedures for medication management and safety.
• Coordinate with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists to ensure resident safety.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain certification as required.

Skills

Reading & analysis

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Medication Aide

Job description

The Great Plains facility in Kansas seeks a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders and nursing supervision. You will follow established policies, document administrations, and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and pharmacists to ensure resident safety and accurate medication handling.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, reporting errors, participating in QA and compliance activities, and continuing education to maintain