Medication Assistant - Assisted Living | Growth & Benefits

Arbors at Fairlawn; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401K retirement plan

HSA/FSA options

Education assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Arbors at Fairlawn is seeking a Medication Assistant to coordinate and administer medications for residents in our care. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to state and company requirements, and timely documentation.

CPR/AED certification within 60 days is required, and training will be provided to ensure quality patient care. Experience in nursing is preferred, and applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of medication administration.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Skilled in documentation in electronically based health records.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
• Effective communication with residents and families.
• Decisive and quick in emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Follow the rights of medication administration and implement physician orders accurately.
• Administer medications to assigned residents and document administration or refusals.
• Report repeated refusals, errors, or condition changes to the health care provider.
• Communicate PRN medication needs to the prescribing professional.
• Participate in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Ensure supplies are used economically and equipment is safe and clean.
• Record pertinent observations and reactions to residents.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation in EHRs

Teamwork

Communication

Emergency response

Confidentiality

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Arbors at Fairlawn is seeking a Medication Assistant to coordinate and administer medications for residents in our care. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to state and company requirements, and timely documentation.

CPR/AED certification within 60 days is required, and training will be provided to ensure quality patient care. Experience in nursing is preferred, and applicants must be at least 18 years old.