CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE
Company: GEO Corrections & Detentions
Location: Lawton
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description Benefits Information
***$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus*** Full-time employees will enjoy a
competitive benefits package with options for you and your family
including: * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays * 401(k) Matching *
Health Insurance * Vision Insurance * Life Insurance * Health
Savings Account * Tuition Reimbursement * Employee Discount *
Reduced Tuition Rates * Disability Insurance * Employee Assistance
Program * 401(k) * Pet Insurance * Dental Insurance * Paid Training
* Flexible Spending Account * The compensation and benefits
information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company
reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or
without notice, subject to applicable law. Equal Opportunity
EmployerOverview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only
those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll
receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the
industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. Who We
Are: GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous
government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified
correctional and community reentry services. From the development
of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management
services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release
reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO
offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver
enhanced quality and improved outcomes. Why Work for GEO:
- At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the
inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are
integral parts of our company's success.
- We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It
is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary
things.
- Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO
Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three
pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial.
With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that
you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.
Responsibilities
Summary Our Certified Medication Aide, under close supervision,
assists in performing routine duties to include medications
administration, inventory control and storage or pharmaceuticals
items. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparing and administering prescribed medications to patients
under the supervision of a licensed RN, and in compliance with all
Facility policies and procedures and Pharmacy Board rules and
regulations.
- Adhering to all Facility policies and procedures and Pharmacy
Board rules and regulations regarding the administration and
documentation of narcotic medications.
- Performing medication administration responsibilities while
adhering to all safety principles.
- Documenting administration of medication on the Medication
Administration Record (MAR).
- Documenting medications not administered on the MAR, and the
reason for not being administered.
- Distributes and administers medication abiding by the rules and
regulations of the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 242, Subchapter
F, "Licensing Standards for Medication Aides."
- Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing
medication.
- Enters medication compliance into pharmacy computer system if
applicable. Ensures that prescribed medications are administered as
ordered, using the formulary.
- Assists the physician with sick call and setting up for minor
surgical procedures.
- Observes and reports changes in patient's condition; assists
the physician or nurse with procedures under their direct
supervision.
- Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility
environment; obtains, stores and maintains nursing supplies; cleans
and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information
and records at all times.
- Practices basic cost containment and utilization management for
patient care and facility operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
- Current Certified Medication Aide Permit required in the state
within services are provided. Must maintain a current copy of the
permit on file in the facility at all times.
- Minimum of one (1) year of full-time wage-earning experience as
a Certified Medication Aide.
- Must have current CPR Certification.
- Must possess a valid driver's license. (Oklahoma State
Requirement). GEO Secured Services
Keywords: GEO Corrections & Detentions, Lawton , CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE, Other , Lawton, Oklahoma
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