Medication Aide Student Trainee: Training for Certification

Utmb; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks candidates to participate in a correctional healthcare training program. The role provides foundational administrative and clinical support within the nursing department, enabling a transition from student to employee with education leading to certification as a correctional medication aide.

The program includes 140 hours of online coursework and on-site training, with responsibilities spanning data entry, patient care assistance, and general administrative tasks within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform basic administrative tasks and data entry.
• Willingness to attend 140 hours of online medication aide college courses.
• Ability to assist with patient activities per care plans.

Responsibilities

• Attend online medication aide college courses (140 hours).
• Complete coursework and clinical activities/rotations as scheduled.
• Operate PCs to enter data, generate reports and draft routine correspondence.
• Provide facility administrative support (filing, mail, faxing, typing).
• Answer calls and adjudicate inquiries per policy.
• Assist with patient activities and maintain patient care areas.

Skills

Vocational training

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UTMB Health seeks candidates to participate in a correctional healthcare training program. The role provides foundational administrative and clinical support within the nursing department, enabling a transition from student to employee with education leading to certification as a correctional medication aide.

The program includes 140 hours of online coursework and on-site training, with responsibilities spanning data entry, patient care assistance, and general administrative tasks within a