Corr Medication Aide

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 26,009 - 30,141; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Corr Medication Aide in Fort Stockton. This position is critical for the operation of the Unit Medication Room where you will assist in distributing medications to clients from filled prescriptions and ensuring compliance with health standards.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, be an EMT-P with current Texas credentials, or have completed a certified medication aide training course. Additional qualifications include CPR certification and experience with electronic medical records.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED equivalent is required.
• Must have current EMT-P credential from Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Passing score on State medication aide exam is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and document medications for TDCJ inmates.
• Maintain drug room security and equipment upkeep.
• Enter medication compliance into TDCJ pharmacy system.

Skills

Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR)

CPR certification

Previous correctional experience

Education

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) certification

Successful completion of a certified medication aide training course

Job description

Extended Job Title

Corr Medication Aide

Position Description

This position assists in the overall operation of the Unit Medication Room and distributes clients medications from filled prescriptions.

Major/Essential Functions

• Distributes and documents Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) inmates’ medications.
• Ensures drug room security, replaces unit working drug stock and maintains the upkeep of drug room and pharmaceutical equipment.
• Enter medication compliance in the TDCJ pharmacy computer system and performs all duties within the limits of the Medication Aide Permit and according to the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and TDCJ policy and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR)
• CPR certification
• Previous correctional experience

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent and Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT‑P) with current credential from the Texas Department of State Health Services, OR Successful completion of a certified medication aide training course and passage of State exam.

Occasional Duties

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Pay Grade Minimum

$18.88

Pay Grade Maximum

$21.88

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Shift

Day

Work Location

Ft. Stockton

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.