Certified Med Tech

Certified Medication Aide

According to the prescribed policies and procedures of the organization, including all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, the purpose of this position is to administer approved medications as prescribed by the resident's physician and document the administration and effectiveness of the medications.

Essential Functions :

• Per the delegation of the nurse, utilizes the Six Rights of Medication Administration and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician. Notifies the nurse immediately if a medication error occurs.
• Observes and reports to the nurse, symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.
• Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations.
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established facilities policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and at change of shift as required by facility policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Obtain, records and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications.

Expectations :

Job Specification Sheet Certified Medication Aide

Education : Successful completion of the Certified Medication Aide course.

Experience : One year as Residential Care Aide or certified aide.

Mental : Must have good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English.

Skills : Must have working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and World Wide Web.

Licensure : Certificate as a Certified Medication Aide.

Vision : Normal : Consistent with standard workflow.