Certified Medication Aide - Casual Appointment - Crain Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Gatesville (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) seeks a part-time Allied Health Regular staff member to support patient care in a correctional setting at Gatesville, Texas.

The role involves assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, collecting data, and distributing medications, all under supervision to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment. A Texas Certified Medication Aide permit is required and the position is non-benefit eligible with up to 19 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit.

Responsibilities

• Collect vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, and document data.
• Distribute and document medications for residents in all units.
• Assist with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and activities per plan of care.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and manage medications and supplies.
• Enter medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system.
• Participate in orientation and continuing education (40 hours/year).

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs data collection

Patient assistance

Education

Texas CMA permit

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

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

• Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens.
• Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care.
• Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with chronic wound care; assists with feeding; and ambulates, positions, and turns patients with altered mobility.
• Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies.
• 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".
• Ensures drug room security, replaced facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment.
• Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system.
• 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.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department.
• 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

• Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

United States-Texas-Gatesville

Work Locations

Gatesville Facility

Job

Allied HealthRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2026, 3:20:24 AM