Correctional Medication Aide: Impactful Healthcare Role

Veterans in Healthcare; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 26,009 - 32,897; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Abilene Robertson Unit is hiring a Correctional Medication Aide to deliver and administer medications per provider orders in a secure correctional setting. The role requires EMT-P or completed certified medication aide training and state exam, or trainee completion with program passage.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, medication handling, and collaboration with nursing and facility staff to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Previous correctional or healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with patients to deliver and administer medications as ordered by providers.
• Ensures medication handling adheres to department standards and patient safety.
• Documents activities in health records and medication administration systems.
• Supports clinical activities under supervision within facility policies.

Skills

EMR experience

Healthcare experience

Education

HS diploma or GED

EMT-P or certified medication aide training + state exam

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Abilene Robertson Unit is hiring a Correctional Medication Aide to deliver and administer medications per provider orders in a secure correctional setting. The role requires EMT-P or completed certified medication aide training and state exam, or trainee completion with program passage.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, medication handling, and collaboration with nursing and facility staff to ensure patient safety.