Correctional Medication Aide- Certified or Trainee

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; 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 (TTUHSC) in Abilene, TX is hiring Correctional Medication Aides and Trainees to support healthcare services in local correctional facilities. The role involves safely distributing medications, monitoring patients, and providing compassionate care under supervision.

We offer in-house certification training for those without current credentials, with opportunities for growth in a supportive team environment and opportunities to work with licensed

Qualifications

• EMT-P credential or completion of certified medication aide training and passage of state exam.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Must complete the Correctional Medication Aide training program and pass the certification exam.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with patients to administer medications as ordered by providers.
• Follow departmental standards to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain secure control of medications per standards.
• Document activities accurately in health records and medication systems.
• Support clinical activities under nurse management.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

EMT-P credential (Texas)

Certified Medication Aide training

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Position Description

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

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

We have openings for Correctional Medication Aides and/or Correctional Medication Aide Trainees at both the Texas Department of Criminal Justice John Middleton Unit and the French M. Robertson Unit, in Abilene, Texas. You are invited to join our medical teams in providing healthcare services to individuals in these correctional facilities.

Want to know more?

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

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

We are hiring both certified and non-certified Correctional Medication Aides. We offer in-house certification training for those that are interested, yet do not currently have experience or a certification.

Correctional Medication Aides are a critical part of our quality healthcare teams and will work under direct supervision of our licensed nursing staff. As one of our Correctional Medication Aides, you will safely distribute necessary medications to individuals, monitor patients, and provide compassionate care.

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

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.

HS diploma or GED. As a condition of employment, must successfully complete the Correctional Medication Aide training program, and subsequently pass the certification examination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR).
• 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.