QMAPNOC Shift 10P6A

Crossroads At Delta Assisted Living Facility; Delta (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

An assisted living facility in Colorado is seeking a Qualified Medication Administration Personnel to manage medication distribution and support elderly residents. The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old, possess a Colorado QMAP certification, and be passionate about delivering quality care. Responsibilities include accurate medication administration, documenting patients' needs, and maintaining a clean environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks are crucial. A flexible schedule is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age, in accordance with Federal Law and Standards.
• Passionate about working in an elderly community and providing exceptional customer service.
• Effective communication with staff and elderly residents is essential.

Responsibilities

• Check and follow guidelines for medication distribution.
• Record medications on the Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMAR).
• Notify supervisory personnel of any customer service or safety issues.

Skills

Customer service

Arithmetic calculations

Communication

Time management

Computer knowledge

Education

Colorado QMAP in good standing

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Summary

A Qualified Medication Administration Personnel is responsible for accurate and precise administration of medication to residents in a fast-paced environment, working closely with residents in a respectful manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Checks and follows guidelines for distribution of medications to designated residents in accordance with Federal, State and local guidelines
• Records scheduled and as needed (PRN) medications on the Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMAR)
• Annotates progress notes and monitors 72-hour medicine modifications
• Orders medications that are due for re-order
• Participates in daily medications inventories
• Responsible for re-stocking med carts and keeping an accurate count of medications
• Maintains cleanliness of all areas, products and supplies, including med carts
• Assists Personal Care Providers
• Notifies supervisory personnel of any situation pertaining to quality customer service, safety, productivity, security or any other situation that may have an adverse effect in the building, including resident rooms
• Demonstrates an understanding of medication terminology, equipment and techniques to make accurate conversions of liquid and scored medications
• Ability to use Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR) to define medicinal use and cross-referencing
• Responsible for answering emergency and routine calls via the pendant call system
• Makes beds and checks resident rooms for trash and soiled laundry
• Ability to document codes using iPad
• Basic Computer knowledge
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age, in accordance with Federal Law and Standards
• Colorado QMAP in good standing
• Passionate about working in an elderly community and exceptional customer service
• Able to perform arithmetic calculations
• Ability to work independently, effectively manage own time and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Effectively communicate with staff and elderly residents
• Ability to read, understand and follow through with verbal and written instructions
• Willingness to learn new tasks and processes
• Maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of the department
• Must meet a required work schedule and adhere to company attendance policies
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiries.

Physical Requirements

• Consistently required to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, grasp, twist and turn, talk, listen and hear. Required finger manipulation and repetitive motions with hands. Occasionally required to stoop.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds as needed
• Medium physical strength required to perform work