Certified Medication Assistant

CoreCivic; Mason (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Certified Medication Assistant to administer medications to inmates under supervision, perform vital sign checks, and support clinical staff in an institutional setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CNA certification, CPR, and state licensing as required. A valid driver's license and minimum age of 21 are required. This on-site role offers a competitive hourly rate of $17.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CNA certification from an approved program; CPR certified.
• Must possess appropriate certification/licensing as required in the state of practice.
• Valid driver's license and minimum age 21.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to inmates under direct supervision of Health Services Administrator.
• Obtain, monitor, record and report vital signs and patient condition as needed.
• Prepare patients for physical exams, procedures and treatments.
• Assist nurse/physician with exams, procedures and treatments.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining reports and logs.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Job description

$17.75 / hourAt

$17.75 / hourAt CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Certified Medication Assistants who have passed the Medication Certification Exam if required by the state of application; who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.
The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements

• Administer medication to inmates/residents under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator.
• Obtain, monitor, record and report vital signs and patient's condition as needed.
• Prepare patients for physical exams, procedures and treatments.
• Assist nurse/physician with physical exams, procedures and treatments.
• Assist nurse with preparing and maintaining a variety of reports and logs; to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater.
• Must possess a current certification from an approved formal nursing assistant program or equivalent program with written consent from corporate Director, Health Services and be CPR certified.
• Must possess appropriate certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.