CMC Medication Aide Student Trainee - Lindsey Unit

CMC Medication Aide Student Trainee – Lindsey Unit

Be among the first 25 applicants. The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

Provides basic administrative and clinical assistance within the nursing department, allowing the transition from student to employee, offering educational training leading to an opportunity to become a certified correctional medication aide.

• Attends online medication aide college courses (140 hours).
• Completes medication aide coursework and clinical activities/rotations (typical schedule: 4 hours online training at the unit and 4 hours of on-the-job training daily).
• Operates personal computers to enter and assimilate data, generate reports, and draft routine correspondence.
• Performs facility administrative support tasks including filing, mail functions, faxing, and typing correspondence.
• Answers phone calls and adjudicates each call appropriately.
• Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the nurse manager/designee, in accordance with the patient’s plan of care; maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Vocational/special training.
• Analytical/interpersonal skills.

• Work environment is located in a clean and safe medical facility within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center.
• Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped work space and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort.
• Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required (walking, standing, lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients).
• Lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
• Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch must be adequate to perform tasks such as reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, and communicating clearly.
• Frequent periods of concentrated attention needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs.
• Alertness and care to avoid injury.
• May be assigned to more than one facility.
• May be exposed to occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients.
• May be required to be on standby and work extended or alternate shifts as needed.
• Must be able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex activities.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Starting hourly rate is $16.25. Will increase upon completion of program.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Security clearance is required; pre‑employment drug testing is also required.