Certified Medication Technician jobs in Greeley, CO

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements : You care.

You care.

Certified Medication Aide Perks :

• Generous Bonuses
• Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salary
• Health Benefits
• 401K

Certified Medication Aide Summary :

Administers oral and external medications to residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical / vocational nurse.

The primary responsibility of your job position is to assist in the administration of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and / or the Director of Nursing Services.

The administration of medications will follow current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities.

You are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for ca rrying out your assigned duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Prepares and administers medications to residents following established procedures.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.

Notifies supervisor when making the decision not to administer.

• Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.
• Orders and re-orders medications and returns all discharge medications for credit in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room and cart. Takes appropriate precautions to make sure residents / patient do not have access to medications other than those prescribed.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and / or federal regulations
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications :

• At least one year of previous work experience is desired
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, or experience as required by state regulations.
• Successful completion of a state approved course and is approved to administer oral and external medication.

Benefits :

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

401k

Paid vacation

Last updated : 2024-04-26