Certified Medication Aide: Frontline Prison Health

Utmb; New Boston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Texas seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) at the Telford Unit to support medication administration and basic patient care inside a secure facility.

The CMA assists with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and monitoring, documents vital signs, and helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment under supervision.

Shift work is required; a background check and pre-employment drug test are part of the process.

Qualifications

• High school or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Collects vital signs, height/weight, intake/output and specimens.
• Performs and reports Point of Care Testing.
• Assists with hygiene, feeding and mobility per plan of care.
• Distributes and documents medications following protocol.
• Maintains drug room security and supplies.

Education

High school or GED equivalent

Job description

UTMB Health in Texas seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) at the Telford Unit to support medication administration and basic patient care inside a secure facility.

The CMA assists with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and monitoring, documents vital signs, and helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment under supervision.

Shift work is required; a background check and pre-employment drug test are part of the process.