Certified Medication Aide - Estelle - CMC

UTMB Health; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in providing essential patient care. In this role, you will perform vital technical duties to support patients' health and well-being, including assisting with personal hygiene, medication distribution, and maintaining a safe environment. The work environment is unique, located within a correctional facility, requiring a strong commitment to safety and compliance. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of underserved populations while advancing your career in a supportive and educational environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit required.
• Experience in patient care and medication administration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents vital signs and patient data.
• Assists with personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility for patients.
• Ensures drug room security and medication compliance.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Data Collection

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Certified Medication Aide Permit

Tools

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.

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 assistance with 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 care supplies, 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.

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

264 FM 3478

Job

Job

Allied Health

Organization

Organization

UTMB Health

: Regular

Standard

Employee Status

Employee Status

Non-Manager

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