Correctional Medication Aide- Certified or Trainee
Listed on 2026-08-15
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
Extended Job Title
Correctional Medication Aide
- Certified or Trainee
Do you have a heart and passion for helping underserved peoplegroups? Would you like to embark on a rewarding career path in healthcare, that impacts people’s lives every day?
No prior medical experience necessary, just a willingness to learnand grow.
We have openings for Correctional Medication Aides and/or Correctional Medication Aide Trainees at both the Texas Department of Criminal Justice John Middleton Unit and the French M. Robertson Unit, in Abilene, Texas. You are invited to join our medical teamsin providing healthcare services to individuals in thesecorrectional facilities.
Want to know more?
At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care, weknow that the most valuable resources we have are our people andour culture. People are the heart of who we are and what we do, andwe want you on our team.
We are looking for individuals that have passion, compassion,integrity, and a commitment for growth. This is your opportunity tojoin a supportive team where your ideas matter and your work trulymake a difference.
We are hiring both certified and non-certified Correctional Medication Aides. We offer in-house certification training forthose that are interested, yet do not currently have experience ora certification.
Correctional Medication Aides are a critical part of our qualityhealthcare teams and will work under direct supervision of our licensed nursing staff. As one of our Correctional Medication Aides, you will safely distribute necessary medications to individuals, monitor patients, and provide compassionate care.
Robertson Unit Shifts- Rotation Schedule, 3 Days On / 2 Days Off
- Days: 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Weekly Rotation
- Days: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
45506
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Pay Grade Maximum
22.23
Major/Essential Functions
- Coordinates with patients to deliver and administer medicationsas ordered and prescribed by providers.
- Follows compliance and departmental standards to ensurepatients’ safety is prioritized.
- Ensures physical control of medications is always within department standards.
- Clearly, concisely, and timely documents activities inpatients’ health records and medication administrationsystems.
- Within the scope of the specific credentials of the team member, the team member will support clinical activities in thehealth facility under the direction of the facility director andnurse management.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which arereasonably within the scope of the duties in the job classificationand/or position description.
No
Pay Grade Minimum
18.88
Pay Basis
Hourly
Work Location
Abilene
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR).
- CPR certification
- Previous correctional experience.
- Previous health care experience.
Abilene Robertson Unit
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 athttps://app
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Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
Correctional Medication Aide :
Graduation from an accreditedhigh 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 acertified medication aide training course and passage of Stateexam.
Correctional Medication Aide Trainee : HS diploma or GED. Asa condition of employment, must successfully complete the Correctional Medication Aide training program, and subsequentlypass the certification examination.
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