Qualified Medication Aide
Magnolia Health Systems
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in the State of Indiana.
- Must complete a State approved training program in medication administration.
- Must possess a current health certificate/examination as required by State agencies.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and administer prescribed oral medications to residents.
- Administer oral PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
- Take and record appropriate vital signs before administering certain medications.
Skills
Job description
Qualified Medication Aides are valuable members of our health care team who work under the supervision of a licensed nurse to perform skilled nursing care tasks as assigned according to plan of care.
The Belmont Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located in Columbus, Indiana. The Belmont Health and Rehabilitation is seeking compassionate Qualified Medication Aides to become part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care to our residents.
- Prepare and administer safely and document regularly prescribed oral medications to residents.
- Administer as allowed, oral PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
- Understand that injectable medications must always be given by a licensed nurse.
- Demonstrate knowledge that telephone or verbal orders may never be accepted by a QMA.
- Understand and demonstrate knowledge that appropriate vital signs will be taken and recorded as required before administering certain medications.
The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:
- Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in the State of Indiana.
- Must complete a State approved training program in medication administration.
- Must possess a current health certificate/examination as required by State agencies.
- Must perform only those duties that were taught in the approved training program.
The Belmont Health and Rehabilitation offers:
- Health Insurance through United Healthcare
- Dental Insurance through HRI Dental
- Vision Insurance through EyeMed
- Supplemental Insurance: Critical Illness, Accident, Disability Coverage, Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life (Builds cash value, Employee-owned policy, Family coverage including grandchildren)
- Paid Vacation
- Attendance Bonuses
- Weekend Bonuses
- Holiday Pay – starts immediately with no waiting period
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Advancement Opportunities
If you are ready to join The Belmont Health and Rehabilitation team, apply online today!
The Belmont Health and Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer and gives employment and promotional consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class as defined by local, state, or federal law.
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