Medication Aide

Medication Administrator

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Health Services Director. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.

Essential duties include:

• Following the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Noting and reporting errors in the administration of medications.
• Assisting in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Performing administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submitting these as may be required.
• Maintaining a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of Health Services, attending physicians, the HSD, and pharmacists.
• Reporting any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Health Services Director.
• Participating and cooperating with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Executive Director or Health Services Director.
• Participating in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other facility committee or program that affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of the medication process.
• Accurately and safely preparing, administering, and documenting the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the HSD.
• Verifying that any medications brought into the facility by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by the attending physician or the facility pharmacy or pharmacist.
• Following facility policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications; assisting in carrying out these rules under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Health Services Director, including the documentation requirements.
• Following the labeling policies and practices of the facility.
• Ensuring that all medications administered are properly labeled.
• Following facility procedures in regard to charting medications.
• Assisting in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the attending physician.
• Following facility procedures governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the Health Services Director.
• Ensuring that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an observer/witness and you.
• Following facility procedures in holding medications for residents who are transferred from the facility or when the attending physician discontinues medications.
• Observing and verifying that medication is ingested or applied as directed. Documenting any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
• Promptly notifying the Health Services Director of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.
• Verifying the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.
• Accurately measuring, recording, and reporting the vital signs of residents.
• Following the facility's procedures allowing residents to self-administer his or her medications.
• Being familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by the facility, pharmacists, and physicians.
• Attending and participating in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your certification on a current status.
• Agreeing not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly reporting suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director.
• Reporting any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
• Performing all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Following work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Cooperating with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Reporting known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.