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.
Un Medication Aide debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Medication Aide debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- 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
Un Medication Aide competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- 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
