Corr Medication Aide

Texas Tech University • Abilene, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in the overall operation of the Unit Medication Room and distributes client medications from filled prescriptions. Coordinates with patients to deliver and administer medications as ordered and prescribed by providers. Follows compliance and departmental standards to ensure patients’ safety is prioritized. Ensures physical control of medications is always within department standards. Clearly, concisely, and timely documents activities in patients’ health records and medication administration systems. Within the scope of the specific credentials of the team member, the team member will support clinical activities in the health facility under the direction of the facility director and nurse management. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in the job classification and/or position description.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent and Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the overall operation of the Unit Medication Room.
• Distributes client medications from filled prescriptions.
• Coordinates with patients to deliver and administer medications as ordered and prescribed by providers.
• Ensures patients’ safety is prioritized by following compliance and departmental standards.
• Ensures physical control of medications is always within department standards.
• Clearly, concisely, and timely documents activities in patients’ health records and medication administration systems.
• Supports clinical activities in the health facility under the direction of the facility director and nurse management.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED