Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Telford Unit

UTMB School of Health Professions; New Boston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Care Technician for Correctional Managed Care. The role involves performing technical duties in patient care, supporting professional staff, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and a Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Assists with patient hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
• Collects and documents vital signs and medication compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents patient data such as vital signs.
• Assists with personal hygiene and wound care.
• Maintains a safe environment and manages medications.

Skills

Patient Care

Data Collection

Medication Distribution

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 healthcare of patients by assisting with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and medication distribution. Supports 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 or designee, following the patient's plan of care.
3. Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with 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, ensuring compliance with Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95.
6. Ensures drug room security, restocks medications, and maintains pharmaceutical equipment.
7. Enters medication compliance data into the pharmacy system.
8. Participates in orientation and continuing education, obtaining 40 hours annually to meet ACA standards.
9. Adheres to internal controls and reporting procedures.
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 commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: UTMB Health is committed to providing 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 other protected categories by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.