QMAP - 2nd Shift (Full Time)
Company: Grand Villa Assisted Living
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Type: 2nd Shift (Full Time) Qualified Medication
Administration Person (QMAP) Job DescriptionThe purpose of this
position is to meet and surpass State regulations established by
the Colorado Department of Health and Environment concerning
medication management in an Assisted Living facility. QMAP will be
provided education and training to properly provide medication
management and appropriate documentation. The QMAP responsibilities
will be to provide medication management for the residents of
Sunshine Gardens according the physicians orders, following the
rights learned from the medication management education program.
EMARS will be signed correctly following protocol. QMAPS will
report to and work closely with the Supervisor Manager concerning
medication ordering, documentation, new scripts, issues and/or
concerns throughout the facility. QMAPS will place medication
orders according to physician’s scripts. QMAP’s will provide the
Job Type: 2nd Shift - Full Time Manager and/or Administrative
Assistant with a copy of the order being placed including the fax
sheet for review. QMAP will follow up on all correspondence placed
to physicians and/or the facilities pharmacy, keeping Care Staff
Manager and/or Administrator apprised of the process. QMAPS trained
in counting roll packs will thoroughly check for missing
medications and incorrect medications. QMAPS will be mindful of
CDPHE regulations for medication management in an Assisted Living
Facility. QMAP’s will address medication issues with the Medication
Manager on her office day only. A mailbox is available in the front
offices for paperwork. Concerns that need to be addressed
immediately and cannot wait until the Medication Managers office
day are to be turned over to the Administrative Assistant to
handle. The Administrative Assistant will assist the Medication
Manager with oversight to meet CDPHE regulations for medication
management in an Assisted Living Facility. QMAP’s are not to leave
their responsibilities concerning medication orders, documentation,
signing in medications, counting roll packs, etc. for the
Medication Manager. QMAP’s will count narcotic medications at the
start and end of their assigned shift. Two QMAP’s are to be present
and count as a team. QMAP’s will sign out the narcotic sheet after
each narcotic is given. QMAP’s will distribute/monitor medications
for residents only after medication counts are completed. QMAP’s
are still considered caregivers and are expected to care give
during their shift. They work with the scheduled caregiver on duty.
Successful QMAP course completion required. Completion of a state
approved medication administration course does not lead to
certification or a license. Upon completion of the medication
administration training course, the individual is considered
qualified to administer medications and is referred to as a
Qualified Medication Administration Person, or QMAP. Successful
completion of a state approved medication course does not allow an
individual to make any type of judgment, assessment or evaluation
of a client. Successful completion of a state approved medication
course does not allow an individual to administer medication by
injection or tube. QMAP’s are not allowed to draw insulin or other
medication into syringes or dial up the dosage of an insulin PEN.
Job Type: 2nd Shift (Full Time) Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits: Flexible schedule Free parking
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