Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Beto Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Tennessee Colony (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A Texas-based health institution seeks a Medication Aide to perform essential duties in managing patient care within a correctional environment. Responsibilities include medication distribution, assisting with personal hygiene, and maintaining a safe environment. A current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit is required. The position offers a unique work experience in a secure facility, adhering to regulatory standards for safety and patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient activities and care as assigned.
• Distribute and document patient's medications as per regulations.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients.

Education

Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

Job description

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.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

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.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Primary Location United States-Texas-Tennessee Colony

Work Locations Beto Facility

Job Allied Health

Organization UTMB Health

Regular

Shift Standard

Employee Status Non-Manager

Job Posting Aug 29, 2023, 11:06:55 AM