Prison CMA: Medication & Patient Care Specialist

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Midway (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support correctional healthcare programs, assisting with patient care, medication distribution, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment within a prison setting.

You will collect vital signs, aid with activities of daily living, ensure drug room security, document medications, and participate in ongoing education to meet ACA standards; requires a High School diploma or GED and a Texas CMA permit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Texas CMA permit required.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with patient care and medication distribution.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports and documents vital signs, height/weight, intake/output and related data.
• Assists with patient activities and care per the plan of care.
• Provides for personal hygiene and assists with feeding and mobility as needed.
• Maintains safe, comfortable environment; manages medications and supplies.
• Distributes and documents medications in general population and administrative segregation per policy.
• Ensures drug room security and upkeep of pharmaceutical equipment.
• Enters medication compliance data into the pharmacy system.
• Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education to meet ACA standards.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support correctional healthcare programs, assisting with patient care, medication distribution, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment within a prison setting.

You will collect vital signs, aid with activities of daily living, ensure drug room security, document medications, and participate in ongoing education to meet ACA standards; requires a High School diploma or GED and a Texas CMA permit.