Certified Medication Aide: Impactful Care in Secure Facility

UTMB Health; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Richmond, Texas seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to support patient care within the Scott Unit. The CMA performs technical duties, assists with medication distribution, patient hygiene, and helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include vital signs, point-of-care testing, and aiding nurses per plan of care; work in a correctional health setting with emphasis on privacy, safety, and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school or GED equivalent.
• Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports and documents vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, and specimens.
• Performs and reports Point of Care Testing.
• Assists with patient activities and care per plan of care.
• Provides for patients' hygiene and wound care as ordered.
• Distributes and documents patients' medications per policy.
• Maintains a safe facility environment and drug room security.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient hygiene support

Safety procedures

Education

High school or GED equivalent

Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Point of Care Testing devices

Job description

UTMB Health in Richmond, Texas seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to support patient care within the Scott Unit. The CMA performs technical duties, assists with medication distribution, patient hygiene, and helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include vital signs, point-of-care testing, and aiding nurses per plan of care; work in a correctional health setting with emphasis on privacy, safety, and compliance.