Medication Aide

Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.

• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.

• Assist 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.

• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit

these as may be required.

• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of Health Services, attending

physicians, the HSD, and pharmacists.

• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Health Services Director.

• Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies

as requested by the Executive Director or Health Services Director.

• Participate 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 prepare, administer, and document 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.

• Verify 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.

• Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications; assist in carrying out

these rules under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Health Services Director, including the

documentation requirements.

• Follow the labeling policies and practices of the facility.

• Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.

• Follow facility procedures in regard to charting medications.

• Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the attending physician.

• Follow facility procedures governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the

Health Services Director.

• Ensure that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an

observer/witness and you.

• Follow facility procedures in holding medications for residents who are transferred from the facility or

when the attending physician discontinues medications

• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed. Document any instance where

prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.

• Promptly notify the Health Services Director of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.

• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.

• Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.

• Follow the facility’s procedures allowing residents to self-administer his or her medications.

• Be 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.

• Attend and participate 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.

• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known

violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director.

• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system.

• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed

by your supervisors.

• Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.

• Cooperate 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.

• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.

Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisor responsibilities

Qualification

Education and/or Experience Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its

equivalent.

Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,

professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental

regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and

procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and

respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and

proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete

variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,

diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must be a licensed Medication Aide having successfully completed a

state approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in

accordance with state laws.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop

computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk,

read or hear. Frequent use of all office-related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and

calculator.

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

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.