About this opportunity
NHS Management Services lists this Medication Assistant Certified (AL) opportunity in huntsville, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
nWorking with us means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on our patients’ lives each and every day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, our facility offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from many different conditions. As you care for and help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.
nWe are searching for a qualified and self-motivated Medication Assistant, Certified to join our medical facility. You will perform a variety of patient care duties including administering medication, reporting changes, collecting samples, and recording medication dosages.
nThe ideal Medication Assistant will be extremely detail-oriented and possess in-depth knowledge of patient care procedures. Providing excellent patient care is a vital part of this job, which is why excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed.
nResponsibilities:
nnnDeliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients.
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nnCoordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care and medications.
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nnFollow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
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nnRecord medication dosages and times.
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nnObserve patients and document changes in their condition.
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nnGather samples for analysis.
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nnEnsure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
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nnUphold all health and safety standards.
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nnRespond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs.
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n nQualifications:
nnnMust be, as a minimum, a Medication Assistant, Certified (MAC)
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nnMust possess a valid and current certificate in Medication Administration for State
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nnMust be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
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nnMust be a minimum of twenty (20) years of age
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nnMust possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care
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nnMust be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
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nnMust have patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward the elderly and disabled
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nnMust be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions and Physical and Sensory Requirements for All Job Functions
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n nBenefits (for full time employees):
nnnBlue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama Gold Plan Health Insurance (low cost!)
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nnDental Insurance
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nn401k/matched
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nnPTO
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nnPaid Holidays
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nnVery attractive employee referral bonus plan
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nnTuition advance/reimbursement
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n nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
n"Our Family Caring For Yours"
nRequirements
nInterested individuals must have completed the approved program of study administered by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and have achieved the MAC designation by passing the MACE examination administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
Worksite address
huntsville, AL, 35824, US
Who can apply
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