Certified Medication Aide – Direct Care in Corrections

State of Oklahoma; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma's Department of Corrections is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support direct nursing care at the Lexington Assessment & Reception Center/Medical. This full-time, on-site position requires CMA certification and involves taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, charting, and safe medication handling under supervision.

Level I/II positions offer annual salaries of $41,600 and $45,760 respectively, with Level II requiring one year of patient care

Qualifications

• Level I may require no formal education.
• Level II requires one year of patient care experience.
• Current CMA license in good standing with the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Charts observations and activities, reporting changes in patient condition.
• Performs delegated or specialized functions as qualified.
• Escorts patients to and from destinations.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment.
• Manages supplies and basic clerical tasks.
• Supports outreach and follow-up activities for health services.

Skills

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Record keeping

Communication

Education

One year of patient care experience

Tools

CMA license

Job description

State of Oklahoma's Department of Corrections is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support direct nursing care at the Lexington Assessment & Reception Center/Medical. This full-time, on-site position requires CMA certification and involves taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, charting, and safe medication handling under supervision.

Level I/II positions offer annual salaries of $41,600 and $45,760 respectively, with Level II requiring one year of patient care