Certified Medication Aide

CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office, Jail Division is announcing the hiring of a Certified Medication Aide. An individual in this role is responsible for distribution of prescription medication to inmates of the Pottawattamie County Jail.

Set Schedule: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Monday to Friday Pottawattamie County offers an extensive benefits package including Health Insurance! Check out the Benefit Guide for more detailed information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for administering and distributing prescription medication in accordance with the Pottawattamie County Jail Medical policies and procedures, and regulations of the Jail division.

Responsible for administering physician ordered medication to inmates in various locations, including inmate housing locations, Special Housing Units or other designated areas within the Jail facility. Assist in the administration of treatments in accordance with an inmate's health care.

Administer medications and treatments in a manner consistent with nationally recognized safe medical practices, to include accurate identification of the inmate, medication, dose, time, and route.

Document distribution/administration accurately and timely in electronic Medication Administration Record.

Maintains confidentiality of inmate private health information in accordance with departmental policy and federal law.

Assists RN or other appropriate staff member in a variety of pharmacy related activities, including, but not limited to checking physician orders for accuracy, notifying nurse of reorder of medications, checking logs as assigned, maintaining counts as assigned, storage and inventory of pharmacy supplies, stocking and maintaining clean area.

Maintain safe and secure environment at all times.

Follows and enforces security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.

Participates in staff meetings and in-service training programs.

Regular and reliable attendance is required of this position. Employees are required to adhere to established work schedule and are required to report to work on time.

Perform other duties as directed or as the situation dictates.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY

Knowledge of and licensure as a medication aide under the Iowa Code.

Knowledge of and the ability to learn and perform input and retrieval functions utilizing a variety of computer programs dealing with corrections and medication distribution.

Knowledge of and the ability to apply the English language and proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Ability to learn and apply divisional and facility policies and procedures.

Ability to compose a variety of correspondence, memoranda and other documents using independent judgment based upon knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to maintain pharmacy and medication records, to compile information and prepare accurate records and reports.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of all inmate health, medication and jail policy to include HIPPA.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, nursing staff, jail staff, outside medical providers agencies, supervisors and co-workers.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES

Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Valid certification as a CMA in state of Iowa

Valid certification as a CNA in state of Iowa

Current CPR certification

Must obtain an NCIC certification within six (6) months of employment.