Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Michael Unit

UTMB Health; Tennessee Colony (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join their dedicated team in providing essential healthcare services within a correctional setting. This role involves performing vital patient care tasks, assisting with medication distribution, and ensuring a safe environment for patients. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and a Texas Certified Medication Aide permit, along with a passion for helping underserved populations. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit.
• Experience in patient care and medication distribution is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
• Distribute and document medications while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Distribution

Vital Signs Monitoring

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Chronic Wound Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Certified Medication Aide Permit

Tools

Patient Care Equipment

Pharmacy Computer System

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) - Michael Unit (2202687)

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 collects 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.

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.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

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-Tennessee Colony

Work Locations

PO Box 4500

Tennessee Colony 75886-4500

Job

Allied Health

Organization

UTMB Health

Employee Status: Non-Manager

Job Posting

May 9, 2022, 9:52:06 PM