Corrections Medication Aide Trainee: Certification Path

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Alfred Hughes Facility in Gatesville/Waco is launching a correctional health training program that transitions students into staff through education and hands‑on practice, culminating in qualification as a correctional medication aide.

The role provides basic administrative and clinical support in the nursing department, with online coursework (140 hours) and on‑the‑job training, while maintaining patient privacy and assisting with care under the nurse

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational/special training.
• Analytical/interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Attends online medication aide college courses (140 hours).
• Completes medication aide course work and clinical activities/rotations (typical schedule will be 4 hours online training at the unit and 4 hours of on-the-job training daily).
• Operates personal computers to enter and assimilate data, generate reports, and draft routine correspondence.
• Performs facility administrative support tasks including but not limited to filing, mail functions, faxing, and typing correspondence.
• Answers phone calls and adjudicates each call appropriately.
• Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the nurse manager/designee as indicated by the patient’s plan of care. Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Vocational/special training

Analytical/interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Alfred Hughes Facility in Gatesville/Waco is launching a correctional health training program that transitions students into staff through education and hands‑on practice, culminating in qualification as a correctional medication aide.

The role provides basic administrative and clinical support in the nursing department, with online coursework (140 hours) and on‑the‑job training, while maintaining patient privacy and assisting with care under the nurse