Medication Assistant - Long Term Care (Fayette, AL)

Medication Administration Assistant

Provides delegated medication administration for assigned residents according to established standards and practices, including state, federal and JCAHO.

Responsibilities

• Provides limited medication administration tasks delegated by a licensed nurse under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Medication administration tasks may include eye, ear, nose, oral topical, inhalant, rectal, or vaginal.
• Accurately documents delegated medication administration on the electronic medical record.
• Follows all policies and procedures of the facility.
• Utilizes good communication and documentation skills to ensure proper plan of care from the physician and other disciplines.
• Delegated tasks by the licensed nurse is based upon resident's needs, as documented in the comprehensive assessment by the registered nurse or licensed practical nurse and the outcome of a comprehensive assessment determines the medications that may safely be administered to the resident.
• The delegated limited medication administration task does not require the exercise of independent nursing judgement or intervention that shall not be delegated.
• Performs duties based upon established standards of practice for adults and geriatrics.
• Provide services in a cost-effective manner.

DCH Standards :

Qualifications

Medication Assistant Certification Exam (MACE) required. High School diploma or equivalent preferred. In good standing and currently certified by the State of Alabama. BLS certification required within 150 days of employment. Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. Computer skills for general knowledge of facility computers preferred. Demonstrates good communication skills for all population served. Must have a positive attitude toward the elderly.