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Job Description
Medication Aide Trainee-MC
41091BR
41091BR
Position Description
Correctional Medication Aide (CMA) Training Program
On-the-job training position for the Correctional Medication Aide (CMA) Training Program. This position is a training position contingent upon the successful completion of the CMA program and attainment of the CMA certification/permit from the licensing authority. During this training period, performs training as assigned, conducts other duties, and within scope of the Trainee position. These duties, within the health care department, may or may not be directly related to this position.
Correctional Medication Aide
This position assists in the overall operation of the Unit Medication Room and distributes client's medications from filled prescriptions.
Major/Essential Functions
As a Correctional Medication Aide Trainee, you will receive on-the-job training at our Clements Unit located in Amarillo, Texas. During this 8-week training program, you will be required to:- Complete the Correctional Medication Aide (CMA) training program application and process within one week of employment.
- Willfully and actively participate in all assigned training related to the CMA training program offered through our partnering college. This includes completing all assigned work timely and actively engaging all live classroom and clinical instruction.
- When not actively engaged in scheduled CMA training, you will conduct productive work within the medical department assigned by your supervisor, such work includes observing and shadowing other staff members; learning how to use Managed Care systems; completing new employee training/onboarding programs, and other duties as assigned.
- As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete the 8-week Correctional Medication Aide training program, and subsequently pass the certification examination.
- Administer medication to inmates as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate and visual acuities.
- Report any adverse reactions or changes in an inmate's condition to healthcare providers.
- Maintain medication inventories and order supplies as needed.
- Provide basic first aid and assist with medical emergencies as needed.
- Document all medication administration and other medical procedures accurately and thoroughly.
Required Qualifications
Correctional Medication Aide: Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent 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
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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.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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