Evening Shift QMA; Qualified Medication Aide

Overview

Primary Duty:
The primary purpose of the Medication Technician is to administer medications to community residents and monitor resident reactions to medications, under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

• Prepares and administers medications to residents in compliance with all related policies and procedures and regulations governing nursing practice.
• Counts dosages and documents the number of narcotics and other drugs at the beginning and end of each shift as directed.
• Reviews residents’ medical record and medication administration record (MAR) for new medication orders, changes in medication orders and the overall accuracy of MAR including resident allergies, medication contraindications, expected medication action vs. suspected adverse action and reports discrepancies to the supervising nurse.
• Monitors resident vital signs; observes residents for expected reactions; observes reportable, suspected and adverse reactions to medications administered.
• Orders and replaces medications and medication administration supplies as directed.
• Prepares verbal and written reports related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration, changes in resident condition and/or departures from usual and routine organizational operations.
• Meets with Wellness Director to report, review and discuss medication administration process and actively participates in performance improvement activities related to medication administration.
• Maintains and cleans medication cart, refrigerator and work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information and ensures resident privacy in accordance with HIPAA and community guidelines.
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director.
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards.
• Assists families and other visitors as needed.
• Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Must hold a current and valid Medication Technician certification as applicable in the state of operation.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of previous long-term care experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Reading Ability - Able to read and interpret written information.
• Written Communication - Able to write clearly and informative.
• Verbal Communication - Able to talk to others to convey information effectively.

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language.
• Math Ability - Knowledge of basic arithmetic.

• Must hold or be eligible for CPR and First-Aid certifications as required in the state of operation.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel or crouch, use hands to grasp, manipulate or feel objects and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to smell.
• The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds unassisted (medication cart).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Additional notes:
The following are environmental notes and expectations frequently associated with this role; they remain in place as part of the job description:
The associate may be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, odors and airborne particles, dust or fumes. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate is occasionally required to perform physical activities (talking, hearing, standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling or crouching, reaching). This position may require wearing protective clothing and handling medical equipment as listed.