"Correctional Medication Aide"

Job Details

Extended Job Title
Correctional Medication Aide

Position Description
This position assists in the overall operation of the Unit Medication Room and distributes clients medications from filled prescriptions.

Requisition ID
42411BR

Travel Required
None

Pay Grade Maximum
$23.44

Major/Essential Functions

• Administers medications and documents as ordered. Adheres to facility policy and procedure of medication administration.
• Performs support activities. Ensures drug room security, replaces facility medication, stocks and maintains the upkeep of the drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. Returns outdated medication to the pharmacy and keeps log books updated. Generates print passes.
• Reports unusual occurrences (reactions, behaviors, refusals) to Registered Nurse.

Applicants will be considered for either a Correctional Medication Aide or Correctional Medication Aide Trainee level position based on education, experience, and skills.

Grant Funded?
No

Pay Grade Minimum
$21.38

Pay Basis
Hourly

Work Location
Post

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR)
• CPR certification
• Previous correctional experience

Department
Post Dalby Unit

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/.

Occasional Duties

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Shift
Day

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications

Correctional Medication Aide: Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent and Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) with current credential from the Texas Department of State Health Services Or Successful completion of a certified medication aide training course and passage of State exam.

Correctional Medication Aide Trainee: HS diploma or GED. As a condition of employment, must successfully complete the Correctional Medication Aide training program, and subsequently pass the certification examination.