Medication Aide: Safe, Precise Resident Care

PACS; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders and nursing supervision. You will follow facility policies, document administrations, and verify resident identity before treatment.

In this full-time role based in Texas, you will participate in quality assurance, report medication errors, maintain charts, and collaborate with nurses, the Medical Director, and pharmacists to ensure safe, accurate medication passes.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Medication Aide with state certification.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents and regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies and procedures governing medication administration.
• Note and report errors in medication administration.
• Assist in developing procedures to determine where and why medication errors occur and how to prevent them.
• Perform administrative tasks such as completing forms, charts, and reports.
• Maintain professional relationships with nursing staff, physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Report resident complaints to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and medication-related committees.
• Accurately prepare, administer, and document oral or topical medications as ordered.
• Verify medications brought by new residents are reviewed by the physician or pharmacy.
• Follow labeling and charting policies and documentation requirements.
• Document and remove discontinued medications as directed.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Report writing

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Medication Aide (state certification)

Job description

PACS is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders and nursing supervision. You will follow facility policies, document administrations, and verify resident identity before treatment.

In this full-time role based in Texas, you will participate in quality assurance, report medication errors, maintain charts, and collaborate with nurses, the Medical Director, and pharmacists to ensure safe, accurate medication passes.