Correctional Medication Aide: Critical Care & Patient Safety

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a dedicated Allied Health professional to support medication administration, patient care, and safety within a correctional health setting in Texas. This role collaborates with nursing staff to ensure accurate data collection, wound care, feeding assistance, and adherence to medication protocols.

Responsibilities include patient hygiene, mobility assistance, and maintaining security of the medication room while complying with Title 40 and related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Texas CMA permit.

Responsibilities

• Collects vital signs, intake/output, and related data.
• Performs Point of Care Testing.
• Assists with patient activities and care per plan of care.
• Distributes and documents medications in general and segregated areas.
• Maintains safe facility environment and drug room security.
• Ensures patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient safety

Care assistance

Medication distribution

Education

High school diploma

CMA license

Tools

Pharmacy software

Monitoring equipment

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a dedicated Allied Health professional to support medication administration, patient care, and safety within a correctional health setting in Texas. This role collaborates with nursing staff to ensure accurate data collection, wound care, feeding assistance, and adherence to medication protocols.

Responsibilities include patient hygiene, mobility assistance, and maintaining security of the medication room while complying with Title 40 and related