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.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CURRENT MEDICATION AIDE CERTIFICATION.

Requisition ID
45111BR

Travel Required
None

Pay Grade Maximum
$23.00 hourly

Major/Essential Functions

• Distributes and documents Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) inmates’ medications.
• Ensures drug room security, replaces unit working drug stock and maintains the upkeep of drug room and pharmaceutical equipment.
• Enters medication compliance in the TDCJ pharmacy computer system and performs all duties within the limits of the Medication Aide Permit and according to the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and TDCJ policy and procedures.

Grant Funded?
No

Pay Grade Minimum
$21.88 hourly

Pay Basis
Hourly

Work Location
Lubbock

Department
RMF - Ward

Required Attachments
Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV

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
All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Shift
Day

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent
• 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.