Medication Aide: Precision Medication Administration & QA

PACS Group; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to accurately administer and document medications for residents, while maintaining compliance with facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include verifying resident identities, reporting errors, and collaborating with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists to ensure safe, effective medication practices in a resident care setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
• Must be a licensed Medication Aide.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and procedure manuals; present information clearly.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, administer, and document medications as ordered by the attending physician or Medical Director.
• Verify resident identity prior to administration and document any omitted doses.
• Report medication errors or adverse reactions to supervisory staff.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, QA programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, pharmacists, and administrators to ensure safe medication practices.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Written communication

Verbal communication

Numerical reasoning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to accurately administer and document medications for residents, while maintaining compliance with facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include verifying resident identities, reporting errors, and collaborating with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists to ensure safe, effective medication practices in a resident care setting.