CMC Medication Aide Student Trainee - Hughes Unit

Mission

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).

Responsibilities

• Attend online medication aide college courses (140 hours).
• Complete medication aide coursework and clinical activities/rotations (typical schedule: 4 hours online training at the unit and 4 hours on‑the‑job training daily).
• Operate personal computers to enter and assimilate data, generate reports, and draft routine correspondence.
• Perform facility administrative support tasks including filing, mail functions, faxing, and typing correspondence.
• Answer phone calls and adjudicate each call appropriately.
• Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the nurse manager/designee according to the patient’s plan of care.
• Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Work Environment

The position 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 may cause discomfort. Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required, including walking, standing, and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients (lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lb). Adequate vision, hearing, speech, and tactile abilities are needed to read small print, monitor equipment, and communicate clearly. Frequent periods of concentrated attention are required to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. Alertness and careful attention to detail are essential to avoid injury. The employee may be assigned to more than one facility and may be exposed to occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. Standby and extended or alternate shifts may be required as determined by the Nurse Manager. The role requires the ability to work under stress and cope emotionally with complex or changing activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Pay

Starting hourly rate is $16.25; the rate will increase upon completion of the program.

Primary location: Gatesville, Texas (Alfred Hughes Facility). Additional location: Waco, Texas.