Certified Medication Aide — Inmate Care & Medication Dispensing

BI Incorporated; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Other Benefits Available

Job summary

GEO Secured Services in the United States seeks a Certified Medication Aide to provide inpatient care within a detention facility. You will distribute medications, document administration, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, supporting physicians and nurses, and ensuring privacy and confidentiality of records while upholding security and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Current Certified Medication Aide Permit; must maintain a copy on file at the facility.
• Minimum of six months CMA experience; nurse assistance duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and documents detainee medications, in general population and administrative segregation.
• Maintains pharmacy room security and facility pharmaceutical equipment; ensures secure dispensing.
• Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing medications.
• Records medication compliance in the pharmacy computer system and ensures orders are followed.
• Takes and records vital signs; assists with bathing, feeding, ambulation, and transfers.
• Supports physicians with sick calls and minor procedures; observes and reports patient changes.
• Interviews detainees, completes screening forms, and maintains health records with confidentiality.
• Maintains a safe, clean facility environment and stores nursing supplies; sterilizes instruments.
• Protects patient privacy and engages in cost containment and utilization management.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certification

Current Certified Medication Aide Permit

Minimum of six (6) months of full time wage earning CMA experience

Job description

GEO Secured Services in the United States seeks a Certified Medication Aide to provide inpatient care within a detention facility. You will distribute medications, document administration, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, supporting physicians and nurses, and ensuring privacy and confidentiality of records while upholding security and quality standards.