Correctional Medication Aide

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a Medication Aide to support the Unit Medication Room, distributing medications from filled prescriptions and ensuring proper documentation. The role requires current certification and strict adherence to security and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include distributing medications to inmates, maintaining drug room operations, and recording compliance in the TDCJ system in line with TTUHSC policies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED with current credential from the Texas Department of State Health Services, OR completion of a certified medication aide training course and passage of State exam.
• Current Medication Aide Certification is required to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and documents inmates’ medications.
• Maintains drug room security and upkeep of drug room and pharmaceutical equipment.
• Inputs medication compliance in the TDCJ pharmacy computer system and adheres to TTUHSC and TDCJ policies.

Skills

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma or GED with DSHS credential

Medication aide training course completion

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

THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE CANDIDATE TO HAVE A CURRENT MEDICATION AIDE CERTIFICATION.

• 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.
• Enters 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.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent 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.

Required Attachments

Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV

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.