Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Connally Unit

UTMB Health; Kenedy (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join their team in a correctional facility. In this vital role, you will perform essential patient care tasks, assist with medication distribution, and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the healthcare of underserved populations while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a role that combines responsibility with the chance to grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in patient care and medication distribution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents patient data including vital signs.
• Assists with patient hygiene and medication distribution.
• Maintains a safe environment and manages medications.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Distribution

Vital Signs Monitoring

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Wound Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 (CMA) - Connally Unit (2405144)

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.
• 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:

• High school or GED equivalent.

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

Connally Facility

899 FM 632

Kenedy 78119 - 4491

Job

Allied Health

Organization

UTMB Health

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Posting

Oct 11, 2024, 10:31:04 PM