Medication Aide - Correctional Health - Days

About the role

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas with 582 licensed beds and over 25 locations across Tarrant County, including John Peter Smith Hospital (a Level I Trauma Center), Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the nation's largest hospital-based family medical residency program. The network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group, the medical practice group with over 300 providers, serves JPS Health Network across specialties from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Medication Aide - Correctional Health - Days position is part of the Correctional Health division, located at 100 N. Lamar Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the administration of oral and topical medications as directed and prescribed by the health care practitioner and assists in the clinical care of patients as directed by the professional nurse and prescribed by the health care practitioner.
• Administers medication ensuring the “5 Rights” of medication administration are followed at all times and monitors the consumption of all medications administered to the patient.
• Observes and reports to the licensed nurse any reactions and/or side effects to medication taken by the patient.
• Documents the administered medication on the patient’s medication administration record (MAR).
• Administers medication according to physician’s orders.
• Prepares medication to be administered.
• Notifies mental health staff if a mental health patient refuses medication for three consecutive days.
• Completes end of the month MAR change out process.
• Orders patient refill medications from the pharmacy in a timely manner.
• Acts as a health care team member.
• Maintains positive and effective relationships with patients, family members, co‑workers, Sheriff’s Department staff and other Network and contract employees.
• Accesses and navigates through Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department (TCSO) IT System.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Medication Aide Training Program.
• Current Medication Aide certificate issued by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
• Relevant experience: 2–4.99 years (required for Medication Aide II).
• Preferred qualifications: None.

Pay

Compensation Type: Hourly

Schedule

Hours Worked: 5:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Shift Worked: Day