Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Telford Unit

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join their team. This role involves providing essential patient care, assisting with medication distribution, and ensuring a safe environment for patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient well-being and possess a Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Join this dedicated team to make a meaningful impact on the lives of underserved populations within the correctional system. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital mission while growing your professional skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and a Texas Certified Medication Aide permit.
• Must complete 40 hours of continuing education annually.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care and medication distribution under the guidance of nursing staff.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Distribution

Vital Signs Monitoring

Hygiene Assistance

Wound Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Certified Medication Aide Permit

Tools

Pharmacy Computer System

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.

This service is set to disconnect automatically after {0} minutes of inactivity. Your session will end in {1} minutes. Click OK to reset the timer to {0} minutes.

You have been signed out. This service is set to sign out after {0} minutes of inactivity.

Job Description - Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Telford Unit (2104695)

Job Description

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Telford Unit - ( 2104695 )

Description

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 assistancewith 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, replaced 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 caresupplies, 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.

Qualifications

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

Work Locations

Work Locations

: Telford Facility PO Box 9200 New Boston 75570 - 9200

Job

Job

: Allied Health

Organization

Organization

: UTMB Health

: Regular

Standard

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Non-Manager

Job Posting

For application assistance, please email [e-mail] Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.