Correctional Medication Aide Trainee — Student Path

UTMB Health; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Texas is seeking a trainee correctional medication aide within Correctional Managed Care to support the nursing department and gain educational training toward certification. Starting hourly rate is $16.25, with advancement upon completion of the program.

The role includes online coursework, on-site and on-unit training, and duties such as data entry, patient assistance, and maintaining confidential records in a secure correctional setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Opportunity to become a certified correctional medication aide after completing the program.
• Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic administrative and clinical assistance within the nursing department.
• Attend online medication aide courses (140 hours) and complete course work/clinical activities.
• Enter and manage data, generate reports, and draft routine correspondence.
• Assist with patient activities and care as directed by the nurse manager; maintain patient areas and privacy.
• Handle office tasks such as filing, mail, faxing, and communications; answer calls and triage appropriately.

Skills

Vocational training

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UTMB Health in Texas is seeking a trainee correctional medication aide within Correctional Managed Care to support the nursing department and gain educational training toward certification. Starting hourly rate is $16.25, with advancement upon completion of the program.

The role includes online coursework, on-site and on-unit training, and duties such as data entry, patient assistance, and maintaining confidential records in a secure correctional setting.