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Extended Job Title
Medication Aide
Instititution
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
696012 - UMC Lubbock County Jail
Position Description
This position assists in the overall operation of the Unit Medication Room and distributes client’s medications from filled prescriptions.
Requisition ID
38996BR
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Pay Grade Maximum
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan
Major / Essential Functions
- 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 credential of 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.
Applicants will be considered for either a Correctional Medication Aide or Correctional Medication Aide Trainee level position based on education, experience, and skills.
This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC :
Take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas :
Grant Funded?
Pay Grade Minimum
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
Various shifts available, days / nights, weekdays / weekends
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with health technology systems : electronic health records and medication administration reporting systems.
Campus
HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care
Department
UMC Lubbock County Jail
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
Job Group
Skilled Technicians
Shift
Other
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
Correctional Medication Aide : 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.
Correctional Medication Aide Trainee : HS diploma or GED
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at : https : / / www.ttuhsc.edu / emergency / clery-report.aspx .
