Medication Aide (Healthcare)

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this community and that may be ordered for resident use by their physician.
• Verify that any medications brought into the community by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by their physician.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the community 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 community 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 submitting these as may be required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department, attending physicians, outside agencies, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Wellness Director.
• Participate and cooperate with any community surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other community committee or program that affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of the medication process.
• Follow community policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications; assist in carrying out these rules under the direction of the Wellness Director, including the documentation requirements.
• Follow the labeling policies and practices of the community.
• Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.
• Follow community procedures regarding charting medications.
• Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the primary physician.
• Follow community procedures governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the Wellness Director.
• Ensure that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an observer/witness and you.
• Follow community procedures in holding medications for residents who are transferred from the community or when the primary 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 Resident Care Coordinator or Wellness Director of any reactions to medications by residents.
• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.
• Follow the community'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 related to the administration of medications as used by the community, 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 residents' protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access the community's information system.

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.

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.

• 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. 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 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.