Correctional Medication Aide: Patient Care & Safety

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Humble, TX seeks a Certified Medication Aide to support nursing staff in a secure medical facility within a jail setting. You will collect vital signs, assist with daily activities, administer medications and document in the pharmacy system.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient safety, providing hygiene and nutrition support, and ensuring compliance with Texas Administrative Code while promoting compassionate care under challenging conditions.

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 and reports Point of Care Testing.
• Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care.
• Distributes and documents patients' medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, Licensing Standards for Medication Aides Handbook.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

Job description

UTMB Health in Humble, TX seeks a Certified Medication Aide to support nursing staff in a secure medical facility within a jail setting. You will collect vital signs, assist with daily activities, administer medications and document in the pharmacy system.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient safety, providing hygiene and nutrition support, and ensuring compliance with Texas Administrative Code while promoting compassionate care under challenging conditions.