Certified Medication Aide – Corrections Health

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Abilene, TX seeks a Medication Aide to assist in the Unit Medication Room and distribute medications from filled prescriptions. You will coordinate with patients for delivery per provider orders and maintain strict safety and documentation standards.

The role requires EMT-P credentials or a certified medication aide training with state exam; CPR is preferred and healthcare experience is a plus, with duties aligned to departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED; EMT-P credential current with Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Or successful completion of a certified medication aide training course with state exam passage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with patients to deliver and administer medications as ordered by providers.
• Follows compliance and departmental standards to ensure patient safety.
• Ensures physical control of medications within department standards.
• Documents activities in patients' health records and medication administration systems.
• Supports clinical activities under the direction of the facility director and nurse management.
• Performs other duties within the scope of the job classification as required.

Skills

Patient communication

Medication administration

Safety and compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT-P credential (Texas DHS)

Certified medication aide training

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Abilene, TX seeks a Medication Aide to assist in the Unit Medication Room and distribute medications from filled prescriptions. You will coordinate with patients for delivery per provider orders and maintain strict safety and documentation standards.

The role requires EMT-P credentials or a certified medication aide training with state exam; CPR is preferred and healthcare experience is a plus, with duties aligned to departmental policies.