Medication Aide Student Trainee — Path to Certification

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

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Skyview Facility in Rusk, Texas, joins Correctional Managed Care to address healthcare needs within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. This role provides basic administrative and clinical support in the nursing department, with a structured program leading to certification as a correctional medication aide.

Starting pay is $16.25 per hour, with progression upon program completion.

Qualifications

• Vocational training required.
• Analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Attends online medication aide college courses (140 hours).
• Completes course work and clinical activities/rotations.
• Operates computers to enter data, generate reports, and draft routine correspondence.
• Provides facility administrative support tasks (filing, mail, faxing, typing).
• Answers phone calls and adjudicates calls appropriately.
• Assists with patient activities and care as per nurse manager's plan.

Skills

Vocational training

Analytical/interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Skyview Facility in Rusk, Texas, joins Correctional Managed Care to address healthcare needs within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. This role provides basic administrative and clinical support in the nursing department, with a structured program leading to certification as a correctional medication aide.

Starting pay is $16.25 per hour, with progression upon program completion.