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Oakwood Village · 5 days ago

Medication Administration Assistant ("Med Tech")

Madison, WI

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.50/hr - $21.50/hr

Oakwood Village is a senior living community facility seeking a Medication Administration Assistant to join their team. The role involves administering medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performing related duties such as taking vital signs and communicating with residents and staff.

Health CareRetirement

Responsibilities

Administers scheduled medications prescribed for routine administration according to training provided through Medication Administration Assistant Certification course and any further facility specific training provided (such as nebulizer glucometer checks)

Performs all necessary related functions, such as blood pressure checks and pulses in conjunction with the medication pass as needed

Follows all state and federal guidelines, as well as in-house processes and policies

Attends training sessions, staff meetings and in-services to stay abreast of current drug therapies and in-house processes

Performs other duties as directed by supervisors

Communicates with residents and other staff in a positive, effective and generous manner

Communicates changes in the residents’ conditions to the nurse immediately and accurately

Qualification

Medication Administration CertificationCNA CertificationUnderstanding medication effectsVital signs measurementEffective communicationTeamworkTime managementPositive outlook

Required

Ability to administer medications to the residents in a safe manner

Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and/or written instructions

Ability to accurately document medication administration

Ability to detect symptoms of change in resident's condition and communicate changes to Staff Nurse immediately

Ability to communicate effectively with residents and other staff

A positive outlook and willingness to learn

Willingness to work as a member of a team and possess good organization and time management skills

Minimum age of 18 years old is required

High school graduate or G.E.D. is required

Has successfully completed the State of Wisconsin approved Medication Administration Assistant training program, and is certified by the State of Wisconsin for medication administration. Has and maintains a valid MAA Certification

Has received training on medication actions, medication effects on body systems and the side effects, especially in relation to the geriatric population

Has successfully completed course work in measuring and recording blood pressure, apical pulse, and radial pulse

Must have valid CNA certification