Medication Aide: Safe Med Administration & QA

PACS; Rio Vista (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a qualified individual to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under supervision of nursing leadership, ensuring compliance with facility policies and state requirements.

Responsibilities include documenting medication administration, reporting errors, participating in QA activities, maintaining professional relationships with staff, physicians, and pharmacists, and following procedures for labeling, destruction, and charting.

Qualifications

• Medication administration competency
• Documentation of medication administration
• Ability to adhere to nursing standards and facility policies

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies governing medication administration.
• Note and report errors in medication administration.
• Assist in developing procedures to reduce medication errors.
• Complete necessary forms, charts, and reports.
• Maintain professional relationships with nursing staff, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs and surveys.
• Accurately prepare, administer, and document medications as ordered.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Policy compliance

Job description

PACS is seeking a qualified individual to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under supervision of nursing leadership, ensuring compliance with facility policies and state requirements.

Responsibilities include documenting medication administration, reporting errors, participating in QA activities, maintaining professional relationships with staff, physicians, and pharmacists, and following procedures for labeling, destruction, and charting.