What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Medication Administration Specialist position at BrightSpring Health Services?
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Travel Approved Medication Assistive Personnel (AMAP). As a ResCare Community Living team member, you will provide direct care in administering medications to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group or independent living home-like settings.
Responsibilities:
- Successfully complete the Approved Medication Assistive Personnel (AMAP) curriculum with the required passing score (company provided training).
- Administer physician ordered medications and treatments within the scope of permissible AMAP responsibilities.
- Complete required observations with the AMAP Registered Nurse to maintain certification.
- Consult with AMAP Registered Nurse concerning PRN medications, medication stock, and all other matters requiring RN consultation as defined by the AMAP program.
- Utilize electronic medication administration record and other forms of charting.
- Travel to assigned locations to administer medications per physicians orders.
- Travel to and from core office location as needed.
- Providing Medication Administration to the clients we serve, to include utilization of QuickMar Conducting adaptive equipment audits Scanning of medical appointment information to the Nursing Department and ensuring all necessary medical supplies and equipment are received.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Prior medication administration experience preferred.
- High school degree/GED required.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work in group home or independent living home-like settings.
- Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.
- Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
- Must maintain state regulatory certifications, as required by state/program requirements.
- Medication Administration as required by state/program requirements
