Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Michael Unit

UTMB School of Health Professions; Tennessee Colony (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support patient care within a correctional facility. Responsibilities include collecting vital signs, assisting with hygiene, and managing medication distribution. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and a Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. The position requires security clearance and a commitment to continuing education.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit required.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents patient data such as vital signs.
• Assists with patient hygiene and chronic wound care.
• Distributes and documents medications.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mission

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 assists in the general healthcare of patients by supporting 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 specimen collection.
2. Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee, following the patient's plan of care.
3. Provides for patient's personal hygiene, assists with chronic wound care, feeding, ambulation, positioning, and turning patients with altered mobility.
4. Maintains a safe, comfortable environment; manages pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies.
5. Distributes and documents patient's medications in both general population and administrative segregation, following 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 computer 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

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/Experience

High school diploma or GED, current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Salary is based on relevant work experience.

EEO Statement

UTMB Health is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.