Correctional Medication Aide & Patient Care Specialist

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to contribute to the Correctional Managed Care team in Dickinson, Texas. You will assist with routine patient care, medication distribution, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment within a prison setting.

Your responsibilities include collecting vital signs, documenting data, assisting with feeding and hygiene, and ensuring privacy and compliance with facility policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Distributes and documents patients' medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by facility rules.
• Assists with feeding.
• Maintains patients' privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Medication administration

Patient care

Education

High school or GED equivalent

Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to contribute to the Correctional Managed Care team in Dickinson, Texas. You will assist with routine patient care, medication distribution, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment within a prison setting.

Your responsibilities include collecting vital signs, documenting data, assisting with feeding and hygiene, and ensuring privacy and compliance with facility policies.