Certified Medication Aide - Casual Appointment - Murray Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Gatesville (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support patient care within correctional facilities. This role involves collecting vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and medication distribution, and maintaining a secure drug room.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a current Medication Aide permit. Applicants must be prepared to work in a secure environment, meeting various compliance and continuing education requirements.

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

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possession of a current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents vital signs and other patient data.
• Assists with personal hygiene and chronic wound care.
• Distributes medications and ensures drug room security.
• Participates in continuing education to meet ACA standards.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Medication distribution

Vital sign monitoring

Wound care

Hygiene support

Education

High school or GED equivalent

Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

Tools

Patient care supplies

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, replaces facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment.
• Enter medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system.
• Participate in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtain 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structures established for department.
• Perform 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.

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.