Certified Medication Aide - Hughes Unit
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onEl Tapatio Restaurant #2, 1509, East Main Street, Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas, 76528, United States
About the Mission
The Correctional Managed Care team is dedicated to addressing the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care in secure environments while maintaining the safety and dignity of every patient.
About the Role
As a Medication Aide, you will serve as a vital link in the patient care continuum, performing technical duties that support the general health and well-being of individuals in correctional and juvenile detention facilities. You will work alongside professional nursing staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment where patients receive essential hygiene, nutrition, and medication management.
Your day will involve a blend of clinical support and operational responsibility. You will collect and document vital signs, perform point-of-care testing, and manage patient specimens. A significant portion of your role focuses on direct patient care, including assisting with personal hygiene, wound care, mobility, and feeding. You will also be responsible for the secure distribution and documentation of medications in compliance with Texas Administrative Code standards, ensuring strict adherence to drug room security protocols.
Working in this unique environment requires adaptability and resilience. You may be assigned to multiple facilities, working shifts that include nights and weekends. The role demands the ability to cope with complex situations, including interactions with patients who may be disoriented or combative, while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional relationships with security personnel.
Hiring Process & Requirements
Candidates must possess a current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit and a high school diploma or GED equivalent. All applicants are subject to a mandatory security clearance and pre-employment drug testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Frequently asked questions about Certified Medication Aide - Hughes Unit at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC.
What does a Certified Medication Aide - Hughes Unit at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. do?expand_more
A Certified Medication Aide - Hughes Unit at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. is responsible for the following: Perform and report Point of Care Testing procedures; Assist with patient activities and care as indicated by the patient's plan of care; Interview incoming patients and complete receiving and screening forms; and Distribute and document patient medications in compliance with Texas Administrative Code.
What are the requirements for this Certified Medication Aide - Hughes Unit role?expand_more
UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school or GED equivalent; Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit; Security clearance required; and Pre-employment drug testing required.
Where is the Certified Medication Aide - Hughes Unit role at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. located?expand_more
Certified Medication Aide - Hughes Unit at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. is based in El Tapatio Restaurant #2, 1509, East Main Street, Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas, 76528, United States. This is a on-site role.