In-Prison Medication Aide & Patient Care

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

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Gatesville, TX, is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support inmate healthcare on site. You will assist with vital signs, medication administration, and daily patient care while ensuring safety in a secure correctional setting.

The role requires a Texas CMA permit and a high school diploma or GED. Salary is commensurate with experience and benefits are aligned with UTMB Health policies.

Qualifications

• High school or GED equivalent.
• Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs and intake/output.
• Performs and reports Point of Care Testing.
• Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse.
• Distributes and documents patients' medications in a correctional setting.
• Ensures drug room security and maintains pharmaceutical equipment.
• Maintains patients' privacy and confidentiality of information.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient care

Safety protocols

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Gatesville, TX, is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support inmate healthcare on site. You will assist with vital signs, medication administration, and daily patient care while ensuring safety in a secure correctional setting.

The role requires a Texas CMA permit and a high school diploma or GED. Salary is commensurate with experience and benefits are aligned with UTMB Health policies.