Medication Aide Student Trainee - Lindsey Unit

About the Role

Provides basic administrative and clinical assistance within the nursing department, allowing for the transition from student to employee, offering 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 course work and clinical activities/rotations (typical schedule will be 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 but not limited to 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Skills

• Vocational/special training
• Analytical/interpersonal skills

Work Environment

Work environment 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 50lbs. Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks. Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed. 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 such as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. May be required to be on standby and work extended or alternate shifts. Able to work under stress and cope with complex and/or changing activities.

Pay

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

Location: Lindsey State Jail, Jacksboro, Texas, United States