Medication Aide Trainee: HandsOn Training for Certification

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

Job summary

UTMB Health's Lindsey Unit seeks a Medication Aide Student Trainee to support the nursing team in a correctional facility setting. This role provides basic clinical and administrative assistance while training toward certification as a correctional medication aide.

The program blends online coursework (140 hours) with on-site clinical activities. Starting pay is $16.25 per hour, with increases after program completion; security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to work in a prison/jail environment with security clearance.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Attends online medication aide college courses (140 hours).
• Completes medication aide coursework and clinical activities/rotations (4 hours online training + 4 hours on-the-job daily).
• Operates computers to enter data, generate reports, and draft routine correspondence.
• Performs facility administrative support tasks such as filing, mail, faxing, and typing correspondence.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.

Skills

Vocational training

Analytical/interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UTMB Health's Lindsey Unit seeks a Medication Aide Student Trainee to support the nursing team in a correctional facility setting. This role provides basic clinical and administrative assistance while training toward certification as a correctional medication aide.

The program blends online coursework (140 hours) with on-site clinical activities. Starting pay is $16.25 per hour, with increases after program completion; security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required.