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Faith Regional Health Services
Medication Aide-Chronic Care Management
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What they do
A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).
$36,923 / year median in Nebraska
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Work Status Details :
Full Time | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks Exempt fromOvertime :
Non-Exempt Shift Details :
M-F 8-4:30Department :
PHO |Reports To:
Director-Population Health and Payer Engagement The mission of Faith Health is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.Summary:
The Medication Aide is responsible for supporting the physician, staff, and patients in a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication. Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide continuity of care. The Medication Aide works under the direction of the RN and adheres to department and organization policies/procedures and regulatory requirements. The Medication Aide will be responsible for monitoring patients that are on the Remote Patient Monitoring devices. The list of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.Responsibilities:
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age/diversity of population served for the following age groups: Neonate (birth- 28 days) Infant (29 days
- less than 1 year) Pediatric/Child (1 year
- 12 years) Adolescent (12 years
- 18 years) Adult (18 years
- 65 years) Geriatric (over 65 years) Incorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of care.
Other information:
Job Requirements:
The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.EDUCATION
(Minimum Requirements for Position): GED or High School Diploma preferred.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current Certified Medication Aide 40-hour (CMA) license from the State of Nebraska required. Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within one full month from date of hire (Travelers-required upon hire).Skills/Knowledge Requirements:
SKILLS (If Applicable): Language Skills- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required.