Corr Medication Aide

Extended Job Title
Corr Medication Aide

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7
691001 - Amarillo Clements Unit

Position Description
This position assists in the overall operation of the unit medication room and distributes client’s medications from filled prescriptions.

Requisition ID
23410BR

Optional Attachments
Recommendation/Referral, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Travel Required
None

Major/Essential Functions

• Distributes and documents Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) inmates’ medications.
• Ensures drug room security, replaces unit working drug stock and maintains the upkeep of drug room and pharmaceutical equipment.
• Enters medication compliance in the TDCJ pharmacy computer system and performs all duties within the limits of the Medication Aide Permit and according to NCCHC standards, TTUHSC and TDCJ policy and procedures.

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
11.5

Pay Basis
Hourly

Schedule Details
Will Discuss

Work Location
Amarillo

Preferred Qualifications
CPR Card

Campus
HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care

Department
Amarillo Clements Unit

Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group
Research Technicians

Occasional Duties

• Administers medications and document as ordered.
• Adheres to facility policy and procedure of medication administration
• Performs support activities.
• Ensures drug room security, replaces facility medication, stocks and maintains the upkeep of the drug room and pharmaceutical equipment.
• Returns outdated medication to the pharmacy and keeps log books updated.
• Generates print passes
• Reports unusual occurrences (reactions, behaviors, refusals) to Registered Nurse 
• Other Duties as assigned

Shift
Other

EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications
License/Certification: * Passage of State Medication Aide exam OR Current LVN license in the State of Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas. Education: * A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; successful completion of a required certified medication aide training course Experience: * None