Certified Medication Aide
About The Position
The Certified Medication Aide provides direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under nursing or medical supervision at Mack Alford Correctional Center/Medical. The role involves routine or full-range patient care duties, depending on level, such as taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene, obtaining certain lab specimens, charting observations, and reporting changes in patient condition. Employees may escort patients, help maintain a clean and safe environment, manage supplies, perform basic clerical work, and participate in follow-up and outreach activities. Level I employees perform routine entry-level work, receive training, assist other patient care staff, and work under close supervision. Level II employees perform the full range of patient care duties under nursing or medical direction and may provide community outreach services. This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work. Applicants must upload their Certified Medication Aide license. Current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a Certified Medication Aide is required for all levels. Some positions in this job family are designated safety sensitive.
Requirements
- Current Certified Medication Aide certification in good standing from the Oklahoma State Department of Health; applicants must upload their license.
- Level I: No education or experience requirement is listed.
- Level II: One year of experience providing patient care.
- Level I: Knowledge of English for effective oral and written communication; ability to record observations and activities, follow oral and written directions, and maintain effective working relationships.
- Level II: Knowledge of English, community public health services, record keeping, interviewing techniques, basic nursing practices and techniques, sanitation and personal hygiene, and medical terminology; ability to record observations and activities, follow directions, maintain effective working relationships, and apply basic nursing techniques.
Responsibilities
- Take vital signs, assist with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtain certain lab specimens.
- Chart observations and activities and report pertinent changes in the patient's condition.
- Perform delegated or other specialized functions for which educationally prepared.
- Escort patients to and from various destinations.
- Help maintain and provide a clean, safe environment.
- Order, receive, and store supplies and perform basic clerical functions.
- Participate in follow-up activities and client tracking, schedule appointments, and perform related tasks.
- Identify and recruit at-risk persons for comprehensive health services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
