Correctional Medication Aide: Patient Care & Med Safety

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston County Jail is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to perform direct patient care, assist with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and to dispense and document medications according to policy.

You will work within a prison healthcare setting, maintain drug room security, collect vitals, and support nursing staff. High school diploma or GED required; shift work and potential standby assignments may apply.

Qualifications

• Collects vitals and documents data.
• Distributes and documents medications per policy.
• Assists with patient hygiene, feeding and mobility.
• Maintains privacy and safety in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports and documents vital signs and intake data.
• Distributes medications to patients in general populations and secure units.
• Assists with daily patient care activities as directed by nursing staff.
• Keeps the medication room secure and properly stocked.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

High school or GED

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston County Jail is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to perform direct patient care, assist with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and to dispense and document medications according to policy.

You will work within a prison healthcare setting, maintain drug room security, collect vitals, and support nursing staff. High school diploma or GED required; shift work and potential standby assignments may apply.