Work Status Details : Full Time | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Exempt from Overtime : Non-Exempt
Shift Details : Mon-Fri (8a-4:30pm)
Department : FRHS Dermatology Clinic | Reports To: Director-Pulmonary Services
The mission of Faith Health is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.
Summary:
The Medication Aide is responsible for supporting the physician, staff, and patients in a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication. Collaborates with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide continuity of care. The Medication Aide works under the direction of the licensed nurse or medical assistant and adheres to department and organization policies/procedures and regulatory requirements .
The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all-inclusive . Each unit/job is unique and may include other tasks or duties that are specific to the unit and will be included as part of orientation . Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Neonate (birth – 28 days)
Infant ( 29 days – less than 1 year)
Pediatric/Child (1 year – 12 years)
Adolescent (12 years – 18 years)
Adult (18 years – 65 years)
Geriatric (over 65 years)
Provide direct patient care including comfort measures, emotional support, restorative nursing, and technical skills within scope of practice, while ensuring a safe and healthy environment.
Support clinic operations by rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and weights, preparing charts and records, and assisting with procedures and tests as applicable.
Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other information:
The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required .
EDUCATION (Minimum Requirements for Position ) :
GED or High School Diplomarequired.
CERTIFICATE S , LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Required
Previously or currently Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) c ertification preferred.
Current Certified Medication Aide 40-hour (CMA) license from t he State of Nebraska required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within one full monthfrom date of hire (Travelers-required upon hire) required
Previous Experience Requirements:
Previous clinical experiencerequired.
Skills/Knowledge Requirements:
SKILLS (If Applicable ) :
Language Skills – Ability to read, write, speak, and understandt he English language required.
Other Certifications/Requirements Required
Current, valid driver’s license issued in the state of legalr esidence required.
Faith Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
