Corrections Medication Aide: Patient Care & Med Admin

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Austin, at Travis County Jail, seeks a Certified Medication Aide to support patient care in a correctional health setting. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and medication distribution.

This role requires a High school diploma or GED, a valid Texas CMA permit, ability to work shifts, and adherence to security and drug-testing requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas CMA permit.
• Shift work in a correctional setting.
• Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, report and document vital signs and measurements.
• Distribute and document medications per policies.
• Assist with patient hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
• Maintain patient safety in a correctional environment.
• Support Point of Care Testing as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Austin, at Travis County Jail, seeks a Certified Medication Aide to support patient care in a correctional health setting. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and medication distribution.

This role requires a High school diploma or GED, a valid Texas CMA permit, ability to work shifts, and adherence to security and drug-testing requirements.