Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Department

Health Services

Reports to

Health Services Administrator

Position Purpose

Provide daily management of all medications for Villagers in Personal Care Home (PCH) and Assisted Living Community (ALC) to ensure Villager medication compliance and wellbeing. Coordinate with the designated pharmacy to ensure all medications are available for administration. Is an integral part of the Health Services team and will work in coordination with the Nurse Manager to ensure the Villagers receive comprehensive medical care.

Required Qualifications

Must be a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in good standing and meet all applicable federal and Georgia state certification requirements.

2 years’ experience in the healthcare field preferred; OR Must have 5 years’ experience in the healthcare field AND must be willing to complete a CMA Certification within 4 months of employment.

Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License, proof of vehicle insurance, and meet company policy regarding MVR requirements.

Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting.

Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Assist Nurse Managers with medication management including but not limited to completing med cart audits, distributing medications to the med carts, following up on medication discrepancies,

Builds a relationship with the agency pharmacy of choice to ensure prompt customer service as needed to ensure that medications are available per regulations

Administers medications as needed to Villagers in the PCH and ALC.

Oversees medication for Villager travel

Coordinates and oversees medication cart audits monthly and as needed

Transport and attend Villager medical appointments as needed

Maintains professional competencies through education and training

Monitors for compliance of all regulatory agency standards

Participates in surveys and inspections by government agencies

Performs other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. to meet the personal service and care needs of the facility residents

Job performance will be evaluated at least annually using the Annandale Village performance evaluation process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements

1. Ability to read, write and speak English.
2. Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
3. Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables required. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
4. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; use fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl.
5. Employee is required to lift up to 25 pounds and/or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance).
6. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
7. Employee is required to transport (drive) and assist Villagers in and out of vehicles.
8. Employee is required to perform CPR/First Aid.

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