"Detention Center Med Aide"

Extended Job Title

Detention Center Med Aide

Position Description

This position assists in the overall operation of the Unit Medication Room and distributes patients’ medications from filled prescriptions.

Requisition ID

42830BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

26

Major/Essential Functions

• Delivers and administers patients their ordered and prescribed medications.
• Within the scope of the specific credential of the team member, will support clinical activities in the health facility under the direction of the facility director and nurse management.
• Actively participates in all assigned training related to the Correctional Medication Aide Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

18

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Evening and weekends

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a pharmacy technician and active registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) (or in process of registration) via passing the national certification exam.

Department

UMC Lubbock County Jail

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.

Shift

Other

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

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Must complete the assigned training program within 30 days of hire.