Correctional Medication Aide- Certified or Trainee

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 54,098,352 - 61,578,720; Full time

Job summary

TTUHSC Managed Care is seeking Correctional Medication Aides and Trainees for the Abilene Robertson and Middleton Units in Abilene, Texas. You will distribute medications, monitor patients, and provide compassionate care under licensed nursing supervision.

Positions may include a path to in-house certification training for those without current credentials. Rotation schedules apply, with day shifts and travel up to 25% as needed. We value integrity, compassion, and growth in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• EMR experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Previous correctional experience is preferred.
• Previous health care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 at all times within department standards.
• Documents activities in patients’ health records and medication administration systems clearly and timely.
• Support clinical activities under supervision of facility director and nurse management.

Skills

EMR experience

CPR certification

Correctional experience

Healthcare experience

Education

HS diploma or GED

EMT-P certification

Certified medication aide training

Job description

Extended Job Title

Correctional Medication Aide- Certified or Trainee

Position Description

Do you have a heart and passion for helping underserved peoplegroups? Would you like to embark on a rewarding career path inhealthcare, that impacts people’s lives every day?

No prior medical experience necessary, just a willingness to learnand grow.

We have openings for Correctional Medication Aides and/orCorrectional Medication Aide Trainees at both the Texas Departmentof Criminal Justice John Middleton Unit and the French M. RobertsonUnit, in Abilene, Texas. You are invited to join our medical teamsin providing healthcare services to individuals in thesecorrectional facilities.

Want to know more?

At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care, weknow that the most valuable resources we have are our people andour culture. People are the heart of who we are and what we do, andwe want you on our team.

We are looking for individuals that have passion, compassion,integrity, and a commitment for growth. This is your opportunity tojoin a supportive team where your ideas matter and your work trulymake a difference.

We are hiring both certified and non-certified CorrectionalMedication Aides. We offer in-house certification training forthose that are interested, yet do not currently have experience ora certification.

Correctional Medication Aides are a critical part of our qualityhealthcare teams and will work under direct supervision of ourlicensed nursing staff. As one of our Correctional MedicationAides, you will safely distribute necessary medications toindividuals, monitor patients, and provide compassionatecare.

Robertson Unit Shifts

• Rotation Schedule, 3 Days On / 2 Days Off
• Days: 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Middleton Unit Shifts

• Weekly Rotation
• Days: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Requisition ID

45506BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

22.23

Major/Essential Functions

• Coordinates with patients to deliver and administer medicationsas ordered and prescribed by providers.
• Follows compliance and departmental standards to ensurepatients’ safety is prioritized.
• Ensures physical control of medications is always withindepartment standards.
• Clearly, concisely, and timely documents activities inpatients’ health records and medication administrationsystems.
• Within the scope of the specific credentials of the teammember, the team member will support clinical activities in thehealth facility under the direction of the facility director andnurse management.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which arereasonably within the scope of the duties in the job classificationand/or position description.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

18.88

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Abilene

Preferred Qualifications

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

Department

Abilene Robertson Unit

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website athttps://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Required Qualifications

Correctional Medication Aide : Graduation from an accreditedhigh school or GED equivalent and Emergency MedicalTechnician-Paramedic (EMT-P) with current credential from the TexasDepartment of State Health Services OR Successful completion of acertified medication aide training course and passage of Stateexam.

Correctional Medication Aide Trainee : HS diploma or GED. Asa condition of employment, must successfully complete theCorrectional Medication Aide training program, and subsequentlypass the certification examination.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs tomaintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For ,TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellentbenefits , including paid leave,retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative andsupportive community that empowers each individual to do their bestwork. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC iscommitted to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with apositive culture that puts people first.

About Managed Care:
Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare deliveryservice, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patientswithin the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We providemedical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes ourvalues-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSCManaged Care by visiting our website HERE .

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers 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 teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

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

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visapetitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.