Correctional Medication Aide
About The Position
This position assists with the overall operation of the Unit Medication Room and distributes clients’ medications from filled prescriptions. The role requires a current Medication Aide Certification. The aide distributes and documents Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) inmates’ medications, ensures drug room security, replenishes unit working drug stock, and maintains the drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. The aide enters medication compliance information in the TDCJ pharmacy computer system and performs duties within the limits of the Medication Aide Permit and in accordance with National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and TDCJ policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Current Medication Aide Certification.
- Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent with a current credential from the Texas Department of State Health Services, or successful completion of a certified medication aide training course and passage of the State exam.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the overall operation of the Unit Medication Room.
- Distribute clients’ medications from filled prescriptions.
- Distribute and document TDCJ inmates’ medications.
- Ensure drug room security.
- Replace unit working drug stock.
- Maintain the drug room and pharmaceutical equipment.
- Enter medication compliance information in the TDCJ pharmacy computer system.
- Perform duties within the limits of the Medication Aide Permit and according to NCCHC standards and TTUHSC and TDCJ policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
