Medication Assistant

Polaris Healthcare; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Medication Assistant to provide personal care, support and supervision to residents in accordance with state regulations. You will administer routine medications and maintain accurate medication records.

Responsibilities include following the resident's care plan, coordinating with pharmacy, monitoring health and safety, documenting changes, and assisting with transfers and emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow the assistance plan in providing services to residents.
• Assist in the development and updating of each resident's assistance plan.
• Dispense all prescribed medication as ordered by the physician.
• Maintain an accurate Medication Administration Record.
• Maintain and count an accurate Controlled Substance Record.
• Inform Administration of any change in a resident’s condition.
• Follow up with pharmacy to ensure in proper and expedited delivery of all medication.
• Monitor health, safety and well-being of the residents.
• Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.
• Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents.
• Report concerns about residents to Administration.
• Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.
• Arrange for transportation services for transfers.
• Identify supplies needed to perform tasks
• Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.
• Carry out other duties as assigned
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Medication Assistant

Our Medication Assistant will provide personal care services, assistance, support and supervision to residents. Administer routine medications to resident in accordance with state regulations.

Medication Assistant Responsibilities:

• Follow the assistance plan in providing services to residents.
• Assist in the development and updating of each resident's assistance plan.
• Dispense all prescribed medication as ordered by the physician.
• Maintain an accurate Medication Administration Record.
• Maintain and count an accurate Controlled Substance Record.
• Inform Administration of any change in a resident’s condition.
• Follow up with pharmacy to ensure in proper and expedited delivery of all medication
• Monitor health, safety and well-being of the residents.
• Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.
• Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents.
• Report concerns about residents to Administration.
• Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.
• Arrange for transportation services for transfers.
• Identify supplies needed to perform tasks
• Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.
• Carry out other duties as assigned
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.

Medication Assistant Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, with reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th-grade level or higher