Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Connally Unit

UTMB School of Health Professions; Kenedy (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the healthcare needs of underserved populations within correctional facilities. The role involves assisting with patient care activities, maintaining safety, and ensuring compliance with medication protocols. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. This position offers valuable experience in a unique environment.

Qualifications

• Assists with patient hygiene, feeding, mobility, and medication distribution.
• Participates in continuing education, obtaining 40 hours annually.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents patient data such as vital signs and specimens.
• Maintains a safe environment and manages medications and supplies.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

Job description

Correctional Managed Care - Patient Care Technician

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 patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by assisting with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and medication distribution. Assists professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.

Essential Job Functions

1. Collects, reports, and documents data such as vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and specimens.
2. Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee, based on the patient's care plan.
3. Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with wound care, feeding, mobility, positioning, and turning patients with altered mobility.
4. Maintains a safe, comfortable environment; manages pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies.
5. Distributes and documents medications from prescriptions, complying with Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95.
6. Ensures drug room security, replenishes medication stocks, and maintains pharmaceutical equipment.
7. Enters medication compliance data into the pharmacy system.
8. Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education, obtaining 40 hours annually to meet ACA standards.
9. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures.
10. Performs related duties as required.

Equipment

Uses standard patient care supplies, equipment, and mechanical devices.

Work Environment

Located within a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health actively recruits protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.