Correctional Medication Aide — Hands-On Patient Care

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a Certified Medication Aide to support incarcerated patients within the Correctional Managed Care program. You will assist with patient care, medication distribution, hygiene, feeding, and daily living activities under nurse supervision in a prison health setting.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with basic procedures, ensuring drug room security, maintaining patient privacy, and documenting care in accordance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school or GED equivalent.
• Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens.
• Performs Point of Care Testing.
• Assists with patient activities and care per plan of care.
• Distributes and documents patients' medications in various settings following regulations.
• Maintains drug room security and inventory; enters medication compliance in pharmacy system.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Education

High school or GED

Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

Job description

UTMB Health seeks a Certified Medication Aide to support incarcerated patients within the Correctional Managed Care program. You will assist with patient care, medication distribution, hygiene, feeding, and daily living activities under nurse supervision in a prison health setting.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with basic procedures, ensuring drug room security, maintaining patient privacy, and documenting care in accordance with regulatory standards.