Medication Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Medication Associate prepares, administers, and documents medications as prescribed by the provider.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

The Medication Associate must exhibit the following competencies :

• Leadership : Inspire the trust of others; balance team and individual responsibilities; give and welcome feedback; exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views, contribute to holding each other accountable and building a positive team spirit; put the success of team above own interests
• Integrity and Ethics : Treat people with respect and individuality regardless of their status or the situation; do what you say; be fair and equitable in all interactions; be a good steward of company resources; actively contribute toward employees' success and the Community's goals; uphold organizational values
• Dependability : Maintain work behavior that invites trust and reliance; role model positive attendance and punctuality standards; ensure work responsibilities are completed correctly and are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments prepared and on time
• Professionalism : Uphold high works standards that reflect the company's purpose and goals; accept responsibility for own actions; react to challenges positively and calmly; provide leadership in maintaining highest technical and customer service standards for the benefit of the residents served
• Innovation : Meet challenges with creativity and resourcefulness; remain open to change, others ideas, and trying new things; generate suggestions for improving work processes, services and products
• Oral Communication : Speak persuasively, with intention and thought, in both positive and negative situations; fully listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings without dominating others
• Written Communication : Write clearly and informatively; present numerical data effectively; read and interpret written information; ensure adequate, effective communication with all team members to maintain company values, goals, and culture
• Quality : Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; monitor and self-correct own work processes and outcomes; apply feedback from others to improve performance

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

h3. Medication Assistance

Resident Care

h3. Communication

h3. Other Activities :

QUALIFICATIONS