Medication Technician – Jail Health (Great Benefits)

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is hiring for a role centered on the Medication Room operations at the Bell County Jail in Belton, TX. The position involves safe medication administration, documentation, preparation, and inventory management within a correctional environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of the assigned training within 30 days of hire. Prior experience with medication administration and inventory is preferred, with correctional

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Must complete the assigned training program within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with medication administration and pharmacy inventory management preferred.
• Experience in a correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration to patients, including basic knowledge of purposes, side effects and routes.
• Document all medication administration and refusals in the EHR.
• Prepare daily medication carts and supplies; maintain inventory and communicate shortages to supervisor.
• Verify patient-provided medications at intake by contacting the dispensing pharmacy.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Inventory management

Medication verification

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is hiring for a role centered on the Medication Room operations at the Bell County Jail in Belton, TX. The position involves safe medication administration, documentation, preparation, and inventory management within a correctional environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of the assigned training within 30 days of hire. Prior experience with medication administration and inventory is preferred, with correctional