Medication Aide - Correctional Health - Days

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features 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 largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group, the medical practice group, includes over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network across specialties ranging from primary care to general surgery and trauma. Our goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

About the role

The Medication Aide II 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. This role assists in the administration of oral and topical medications as directed and prescribed by the healthcare practitioner and supports the clinical care of patients under the direction of a professional nurse and healthcare practitioner.

Responsibilities

• 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 healthcare 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.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Medication Aide Training Program.
• Current Medication Aide certificate issued by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

Qualifications

• Medication Aide I: 0–1.99 years of relevant experience.
• Medication Aide II: 2–4.99 years of relevant experience.
• Medication Aide III: 5–9.99 years of relevant experience.
• Medication Aide IV: 10+ years of relevant experience.

Schedule

5:45 AM – 6:15 PM, Day shift

Location

100 N. Lamar Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, United States

Employment Type: Full Time
Division: Correctional Health