Corr Medication Aide - Certified or Trainee

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Abilene, TX seeks a Medication Aide to assist in the Unit Medication Room and distribute medications from filled prescriptions. You will coordinate with patients for delivery per provider orders and maintain strict safety and documentation standards.

The role requires EMT-P credentials or a certified medication aide training with state exam; CPR is preferred and healthcare experience is a plus, with duties aligned to departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED; EMT-P credential current with Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Or successful completion of a certified medication aide training course with state exam passage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with patients to deliver and administer medications as ordered by providers.
• Follows compliance and departmental standards to ensure patient safety.
• Ensures physical control of medications within department standards.
• Documents activities in patients' health records and medication administration systems.
• Supports clinical activities under the direction of the facility director and nurse management.
• Performs other duties within the scope of the job classification as required.

Skills

Patient communication

Medication administration

Safety and compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT-P credential (Texas DHS)

Certified medication aide training

Job description

Position Description

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

Major/Essential Functions

• Coordinates with patients to deliver and administer medications as ordered and prescribed by providers.


• Follows compliance and departmental standards to ensure patients’ safety is prioritized.


• Ensures physical control of medications is always within department standards.


• Clearly, concisely, and timely documents activities in patients’ health records and medication administration systems.


• Within the scope of the specific credentials of the team member, the team member will support clinical activities in the health facility under the direction of the facility director and nurse management.


• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in the job classification and/or position description.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR certification


• Previous correctional experience.


• Previous health care experience.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members


• Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more


• Retirement Plans


• Wellness Programs


• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

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.

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.