A Medication Aide, or Medication Technician, administers medications to patients in various medical and care facilities. Typical duties you may wish to add in a job description include giving prescription and over-the-counter medications to patients or residents, documenting timing and dosage information for medication administration, and monitoring and reporting any changes in patients’ conditions.
A Medication Aide should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Medication Aide should be able to execute:
- Preparing medications for patients
- Administering various types of medication throughout the day
- Recording every dose of medication administered
- Observing patients to look for changes
- Notifying nurses about changes or medical issues with patients
- Following all safety protocols
A competitive Medication Aide will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- First aid and CPR certification
- Knowledge of medical terminology and conditions
- Ability to prepare medication doses accurately
- Patient, calm demeanor
