Certified Medication Aide - Casual Appointment - Crain Unit

UTMB Health; Gatesville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to addressing healthcare needs in underserved populations. As a Certified Medication Aide, you will play a crucial role in patient care, assisting with hygiene, medication distribution, and monitoring vital signs. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a challenging environment while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients. If you are passionate about healthcare and committed to providing quality care, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while contributing to a vital mission in the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit required.
• Experience in patient care and medication distribution is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene, medication distribution, and vital sign monitoring.
• Maintain a safe environment and assist with chronic wound care.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Distribution

Vital Signs Monitoring

Hygiene Assistance

Wound Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Certified Medication Aide Permit

Tools

Pharmacy Computer System

Standard Patient Care Equipment

Job description

For application assistance, please email [e-mail]. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

Job Description - Certified Medication Aide - Casual Appointment - Crain Unit (2302181)

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens.
2. Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care.
3. Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with chronic wound care; assists with feeding; and ambulates, positions, and turns patients with altered mobility.
4. Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies.
5. Distributes and documents patient's medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medical Aides Handbook".
6. Ensures drug room security, replaced facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment.
7. Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system.
8. Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards.
9. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures.
10. Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school or GED equivalent. Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit.

This is a non-benefit eligible, hourly paid position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

1401 State School Road

Job

Allied Health

Organization

UTMB Health

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Posting

Feb 10, 2025, 8:34:55 PM