Correctional Medication Aide - Patient Care & Med Admin

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) seeks a Certified Medication Aide to support patient care in a correctional healthcare setting. You will assist with medication distribution, patient hygiene, feeding, and mobility, while maintaining safety and HIPAA-compliant documentation.

Responsibilities include vital signs collection, point-of-care tasks, and collaboration with nurses to ensure timely care in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit is required.
• Ability to work in a correctional facility environment.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents vital signs and patient data.
• Assists with medication administration and documentation.
• Provides patient care, feeding, hygiene, and safety in a correctional medical setting.
• Maintains a safe, secure medication room and accurate drug records.
• Performs duties under supervision of nursing staff and follows ACA standards.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication distribution

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) seeks a Certified Medication Aide to support patient care in a correctional healthcare setting. You will assist with medication distribution, patient hygiene, feeding, and mobility, while maintaining safety and HIPAA-compliant documentation.

Responsibilities include vital signs collection, point-of-care tasks, and collaboration with nurses to ensure timely care in a secure environment.