CMC Medication Aide Student Trainee - Byrd Unit
About the role
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). This position provides basic administrative and clinical assistance within the nursing department, allowing for the transition from student to employee with educational training leading to an opportunity to become a certified correctional medication aide.
Responsibilities
- 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 as indicated by 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
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Vocational/special training
- Analytical and interpersonal skills
- Security clearance required
- Pre-employment drug testing required
Work environment
Work 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 such as walking, standing, and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients; lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs. Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, and sending/receiving clear verbal communication. Frequent periods of concentrated attention are needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. Alertness and careful attention to detail are required to avoid injury. May be assigned to more than one facility. May be exposed to occupational hazards including communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients or others. May be required to be on standby and work extended or alternate shifts as deemed necessary by the Nurse Manager. Must be able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities.
Pay
Starting hourly rate is $16.25. Rate will increase upon completion of the program.
Location
Primary location: Huntsville, Texas, United States. Work location: Byrd Facility.