Correctional Medication Aide — Full Time

Veterans in Healthcare; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking a Corr Medication Aide to assist in the Unit Medication Room at the Wichita Falls Allred Unit. The role involves distributing medications from filled prescriptions and coordinating with patients to ensure timely, accurate administration under nurse management.

Applicants must have EMT-P credentials or complete a certified medication aide program.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED and 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.

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 is always within department standards.
• Documents activities in patients’ health records and medication administration systems.
• Supports clinical activities in the health facility under the direction of the facility director and nurse management.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the duties of the job classification.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient coordination

Documentation

Compliance & safety

Education

EMT-P credential

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking a Corr Medication Aide to assist in the Unit Medication Room at the Wichita Falls Allred Unit. The role involves distributing medications from filled prescriptions and coordinating with patients to ensure timely, accurate administration under nurse management.

Applicants must have EMT-P credentials or complete a certified medication aide program.