Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP)

Delta; Delta (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Job summary

Delta is seeking a Medication Administration Professional to provide daily care to residents in a long-term care setting. You will prepare and administer medications, verify patient identities, and document timely administration according to federal and state guidelines.

You must have a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, and a state Medication Administration certification. Prior long-term care experience is preferred; duties include maintaining a compliant medication area and completing

Qualifications

• One year of experience in geriatric health or retirement facility.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Current Medication Administration certification from designated state agency.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers medications to residents following established procedures.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
• Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with appropriate licensed practitioner. Notifies supervisor when making the decision not to administer.
• Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.
• Orders and re-orders medications and returns all discharge medications for credit in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room and cart. Takes appropriate precautions to make sure residents/patients do not have access to medications other than those prescribed.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with the company policy and state and/or federal regulations
• Other tasks as assigned

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and First Aid certification

Medication Administration certification from designated state agency

Job description

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

You care.

Qualified Medication Administration Personnel Summary:

The primary responsibility of your job position is to meet the daily personal care needs of residents with professionalism, dignity and respect following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers medications to residents following established procedures.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
• Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with appropriate licensed practitioner. Notifies supervisor when making the decision not to administer.
• Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.
• Orders and re-orders medications and returns all discharge medications for credit in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room and cart. Takes appropriate precautions to make sure residents/patients do not have access to medications other than those prescribed.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with the company policy and state and/or federal regulations
• Other tasks as assigned

Education & Experience:

• One year experience in geriatric health or retirement facility
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred
• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Must have valid CPR and First Aid certification
• Current Medication Administration certification from designated state agency

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation