Certified Medication Aide

Level I

Knowledge, skills and abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability is required to record observations and activities; to follow oral and written directions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Level II

Knowledge, skills and abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; of public health services available to the community; of record keeping; of the techniques of interviewing; of basic nursing practices and techniques; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology. Ability is required to record observations and activities; to follow oral and written directions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to apply basic nursing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.
• Charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition.
• Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared.
• Escorts patients to and from various destinations.
• Affords assistance with activities of daily living.
• Delivers medications.
• Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.
• Participates in follow-up activities and tracking clients and performs other related tasks.
• Tracks and orders patient medications.

Requirements

• Please upload your Certified Medication Aide license.

Qualifications

• Education and experience required at this level is Certified Medication Aide licensure.
• Education and experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care and Certified Medication Aide licensure.

Skills

• Knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to record observations and activities.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to apply basic nursing techniques.

Benefits

The Department of Corrections has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. 427.8.

Pay

• Compensation Level I: $41,600.00
• Compensation Level II: $45,760.00

Schedule

Full time

About the Role

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institution, or home setting under nursing or medical supervision. This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, transporting lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and delivering medications.

Supervisory Organization

DOC Medical/JLCC