Certified Medication Aide -Casual Appointment - Hilltop Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Gatesville (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is seeking a Texas Certified Medication Aide to support healthcare services inside a prison facility in Gatesville, TX. This hourly, non-benefit eligible role emphasizes medication distribution and direct patient-care tasks under supervision.

You will collect data, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe clinical environment while adhering to Title 40, Texas Administrative Code standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Texas CMA permit.
• Ability to accurately collect vital signs and specimens.
• Provide basic patient care and hygiene assistance.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document vital signs, height/weight, intake/output and pulse oximetry.
• Assist with patient activities and care as directed by nursing staff.
• Support personal hygiene, wound care, feeding, and mobility as needed.
• Assist in safe medication handling and storage of supplies.
• Record medications in the pharmacy system and maintain drug room security.
• Maintain medication compliance in the pharmacy computer system.
• Participate in continuing education to meet ACA standards.
• Follow internal controls and reporting structures.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient care

Hygiene care

Safety protocols

Education

Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

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.
• 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

Hilltop Facility

Job

Allied HealthRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager