Correctional Medication Aide- Certified or Trainee

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care is hiring Correctional Medication Aides and Trainees to support healthcare within Abilene’s correctional facilities. You will safely distribute medications, monitor patients, and provide compassionate care under supervision.

Positions require a high school diploma or GED or EMT-P/certified medication aide training, with in-house certification options. This is an hourly, full-time role with day shifts and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• EMR experience preferred for documenting patient care.
• CPR certification recommended for emergency readiness.
• Experience in correctional healthcare settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with patients to deliver and administer medications as ordered.
• Document activities in health records and medication systems.
• Support clinical activities under supervision of nursing staff and facility leadership.
• Perform other duties within scope of the job classification.

Skills

EMR experience

CPR certification

Correctional healthcare experience

Education

EMT-P or certified medication aide training

HS diploma or GED (Trainee path)

Job description

Introduction

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

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

About Managed Care

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high-quality, low-cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do.

Visa Information

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

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 memberwill 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

Correctional Medication Aide: 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.

Correctional Medication Aide Trainee: 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.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

$18.88

Pay Grade Maximum

$22.23

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.

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

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.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.