Medication Aide

Location: Twin Town, St Paul, MN

Schedule:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Pay: $19/hr. DOE up to $1.50 shift differential

Job Duties:

• Administers prescribed medications to patients and maintains medical records under the supervision of a nurse.
• Verifies identity of patient receiving medication and records the name of drug, and time of administration on specified forms or database.
• Presents medication to patient and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication using specified procedures.
• May take vital signs or observes patient to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
• Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
• Records and restock medication inventories.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects the facility by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous Med Aide experience preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 20 days of paid-time-off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance HSA/FSA
• 401(k) - ROTH and traditional options
• Career path opportunities
• Discount with Verizon cell phone plans
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
• A job with a sense of purpose as you help people on their path to recovery

We owe our success to the passion, commitment and expertise of our staff. Our licensed and experienced staff takes the role of coach/teacher, providing support and encouragement from the heart. Come join us and see the difference you'll make!

Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.#MP