Certified Medication Aide

Certified Medication Aide

Department: Medical

Reports to:

Facility/Company:

Effective Date: 2/22/2022

Job Summary:

The position of the certified medication aide ensures that all inmate/detainees have the proper dosage and distribution of medication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains stock of drugs, ensures that storage of drugs follows prescribed conditions of temperature and humidity, and verifies that all drugs are labeled properly.
Prepares daily medications pack for offenders
Distributes medication and instructs offender in proper application/consumption of medication
Records each distribution of medication in offender's medical file
Performs other related duties as required

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Candidate can have no experience but must hold a current Medication Aide Certificate
Valid Driver's license required

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.
Continuous sitting.
Continuous periods of walking and standing.
Occasional climbing stairs.
Remaining awake and alert while on duty.
Lifting and carrying.
Frequently working on computers/tablets throughout the shift.
Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Weekends as needed

Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:
clinical: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Required)
Medication Aide Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person