Corrections Medication Aide – Patient Care

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

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Humble, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support the Correctional Managed Care program within a prison/jail setting. You will assist nurses in patient care, medication distribution, and daily activities under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, privacy, documentation, and adherence to Texas regulations. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a Texas CMA permit; experience with medication administration in a healthcare

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, from filled prescriptions, following state rules.
• Maintains patients' privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Safety

Education

High school or GED

Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Humble, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support the Correctional Managed Care program within a prison/jail setting. You will assist nurses in patient care, medication distribution, and daily activities under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, privacy, documentation, and adherence to Texas regulations. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a Texas CMA permit; experience with medication administration in a healthcare