Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP)

Northglenn; Northglenn (CO); In loco; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Descrizione del lavoro

Northglenn seeks a dedicated Medication Administration Professional to meet daily resident care needs with professionalism and respect. You will prepare and administer medications, verify identities, and document accurately while adhering to federal and state regulations for long-term care facilities.

Two core certifications—CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration—are required, along with at least one year in geriatric care.

Competenze

• Requires at least 1 year of geriatric health or retirement facility experience.
• Long-term care environment experience preferred (6 months).
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must possess current Medication Administration certification from the designated state agency.

Mansioni

• Prepares and administers medications to residents following established procedures.
• Verifies resident identity and records drug, dosage, and time of administration.
• Clarifies orders or regimens with licensed practitioner when needed and notifies supervisor.
• Takes and records vital signs during medication administration when required.
• Orders and re-orders medications and returns discharge meds for credit per regulations.
• Maintains neat, clean medication room and cart; restricts access to prescribed meds.
• Completes required forms and documents per company policy and regulations.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Conoscenze

Care

Attention to detail

Communication

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and First Aid certification

Current Medication Administration certification

Geriatric health care experience

Long-term care experience (6 months preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

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