What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide - 3rd Shift FT position at Meridian Behavioral Health?
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Position: Medication Aide
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Shift: 3rd shift 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Mon-Friday (EOW)
Pay: $19-$21.38/hr. plus differential pay $1.00/hr. Mon-Fri $1.50/hr. Sa/Su
Job Duties:
The following duties are routine for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- 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.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be able to pass a DHS background study or able to obtain an exemption directly from DHS
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Twenty (20) days of paid-time-off 6 paid holidays
- 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
We owe our success to the passion, commitment and expertise of our staff. Many have been through our program personally and know what it takes to get back on that road to recovery – and stay there. Our licensed and experienced staff takes the role of coach/teacher, providing support and encouragement from the heart.
EOSIS (formerly 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.
Salary : $19 - $21
