Medication Aide Student Trainee - Connally Unit

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Kenedy, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Correctional Managed Care works to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). The Medication Aide Student Trainee provides basic administrative and clinical assistance in the nursing department while transitioning from student to employee. The position offers educational training leading to an opportunity to become a certified correctional medication aide. The trainee attends 140 hours of online medication aide college courses and completes related coursework and clinical activities or rotations. The typical daily schedule consists of four hours of online training at the unit and four hours of on-the-job training. The position also supports facility administration and patient care as assigned. Work takes place in a clean and safe medical facility within a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required. The role may involve exposure to occupational hazards and patients who are disoriented or combative, and may require assignment to multiple facilities, standby availability, or extended or alternate shifts when necessary. The starting hourly rate is $16.25 and will increase upon completion of the program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Vocational or special training.
Analytical and interpersonal skills.
Security clearance is required.
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Ability to work under stress and cope emotionally with complex or changing activities.
Adequate vision, hearing, speech, and sense of touch to perform tasks and communicate accurately.
Alertness and careful attention to detail to avoid injury.

Responsibilities

Attend 140 hours of online medication aide college courses.
Complete medication aide coursework and clinical activities or rotations; the typical schedule includes four hours of online training at the unit and four hours of on-the-job training daily.
Use personal computers to enter and assimilate data, generate reports, and draft routine correspondence.
Perform facility administrative support tasks, including filing, mail functions, faxing, and typing correspondence.
Answer phone calls and handle each call appropriately.
Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the nurse manager or designee and as indicated by the patient’s plan of care.
Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
Perform related duties as required.