Medication Aide at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care

This position assists in the overall operation of the Unit Medication Room and distributes clients medications from filled prescriptions.

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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 website.

• Coordinates with patients to deliver and administer medications as ordered and prescribed by providers.
• Follows compliance and departmental standards to ensure patients’ safety is prioritized.
• Ensures physical control of medications is always within department standards.
• Clearly, concisely, and timely documents activities in patients’ health records and medication administration systems.
• Within the scope of the specific credentials of the team member, the team member will support clinical activities in the health facility under the direction of the facility director and nurse management.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in the job classification and/or position description.

Applicants will be considered for either a Correctional Medication Aide or Correctional Medication Aide Trainee level position based on education, experience, and skills.

About Managed Care:
Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE.

This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:

• ONE TEAM: Unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
• KINDHEARTED: Exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
• INTEGRITY: Be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
• VISIONARY: Nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
• BEYOND SERVICE: Create and deliver positive defining moments

Take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Training
• Continuing Education
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Retiree Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Leadership Program
• State Pension

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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 website.

Hourly

Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls Allred Unit

Full Time

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 website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Other

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Correctional Medication Aide:  Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent and Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) with current credential from the Texas Department of State Health Services OR Successful completion of a certified medication aide training course and passage of State exam.

Correctional Medication Aide Trainee: HS diploma or GED. As a condition of employment, must successfully complete the Correctional Medication Aide training program, and subsequently pass the certification examination. 

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.