Medication Aides typically work in long-term care facilities, such as assisted living and nursing homes. They may also work in hospitals, clinics, correctional facilities and other care centers. Their main duty is to administer daily medications safely, which means ensuring the dosing and timing are correct. Medication Aides also document the doses in patients’ records and monitor them for side effects. Since Medication Aides are often Certified Nursing Assistants, they may handle some patient care tasks as needed.
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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.