Certified Medication Aide

Management and Training Corporation•Anson, TX

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation is hiring a Certified Medication Aide for its medical department at Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas. The role provides healthcare to residents in a correctional setting and supports care within the employee’s training, demonstrated competency, scope of practice, MTC Medical policies, and applicable customer directives. The aide assists with safe and timely administration of authorized routine medications, documents medication administration and other care, collects objective clinical data and routine specimens, and carries out assigned patient-care activities. The role also includes maintaining medical supplies and care areas, following infection-prevention practices, assisting licensed healthcare personnel, and reporting patient concerns or changes in condition to nursing staff. Other duties may be assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities as determined by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified Medication Aide or Certified Medical Assistant with appropriate certification or permit.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a hospital, clinic, or correctional setting.
Demonstrated competency in word processing and computer data entry.

Responsibilities

Receive, maintain, store, and accurately inventory medical supplies.
Administer and document prescribed medications within the scope of practice.
Immediately report medication refusals, omitted doses, discrepancies, vomiting, adverse symptoms, or other concerns to nursing.
Observe patients during assigned care activities and promptly report changes in condition, abnormal findings, complaints, injuries, or other concerns to the licensed nurse.
Collect routine specimens, including urine and stool specimens.
Assist licensed healthcare personnel with examinations, clinics, treatments, procedures, and other patient-care activities within the scope of practice.
Assist with intake by obtaining objective measurements and other non-assessment information as directed by licensed healthcare personnel.
Document personally provided care and obtained objective information accurately in patient health records according to facility policy.
Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas for patient care.
Clean and disinfect reusable equipment and patient-care areas according to infection-control policies.
Follow infection-prevention practices, including standard precautions, hand hygiene, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Keep the medical supply cart, trauma bag, PPE room, and facility first aid kits stocked, accurate, and clean.
Stock and organize medical supplies and notify appropriate personnel when replenishment is needed.
Assist with maintaining sick call, chronic clinic, and specialty logs.
Perform and document 15-minute checks on identified residents.
Record patient care and report changes in physical or mental status to the healthcare team.
Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities, as determined by management.