Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Hightower State Jail

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Texas is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to assist with patient care in a secure environment. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, providing hygiene assistance, and distributing medications. Applicants must have a high school diploma and be a certified medication aide in Texas. The position requires a strong commitment to safety and compliance in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess a current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit.
• Experience in patient care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document vital signs and patient data.
• Provide personal hygiene and assistance to patients.
• Distribute and document medications to patients.
• 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.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Hygiene Assistance

Data Reporting

Education

High school or GED equivalent

Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

Job description

Overview

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Hightower State Jail

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

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• REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school or GED equivalent. Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit.
• Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

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.

Benefits / Equal Opportunity

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-Dayton

Work Locations: Hightower Facility

Job Category: Allied Health

Organization: UTMB Health

Shift: Standard

Employee Status: Non-Manager

Job Posting: Aug 25, 2025, 2:07:41 PM