Certified Medication Aide (Correctional Facility)

Job description Originally established as a partnership with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in 1994, our Correctional Managed Care provides managed health care for offenders in more than 100 adult and juvenile correctional facilities through out the state. It offers medical, dental, and health services to more than 126,000 patients, or some 80% of the state's inmate population. Correctional Managed Care is also among the world's leader in telemedicine and electronic medical records applications. With 4 million documented patient encounters per year, our Correctional Managed Care is known for its innovative programs and creative solutions in the fields of correctional health care in jails, state prisons, juvenile detention centers and federal prisons.

Overview:

This position will be located at a Correctional Facility in Huntsville, TX.

Contract Dates:

6/2/2026

• 9/3/2026 (Renewable Contract) Required skills and experience:
• Graduation from a Certified Medication Aide Program and current license/permit
• 1+ year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience
• Current BLS-HP required What you need to know:
• Full Time Day & Night CMA positions
• Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage
• 4:3 rotating schedule Job selling points:
• Ability to do a lot of different jobs
• Clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell side care, ER, critical care Additional job details:
• Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety
• Interprets physicians' orders
• Administers prescribed medication
• When physician is present, assists physician with sick call
• Applies surgical dressings and bandages
• Provides emergency first aid care
• Checks and records vital signs
• Instructs inmates concerning discharge planning
• Observes signs and symptoms during sick call when physician is not present
• Reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates' emotional or physical condition
• May instruct and supervise correctional staff concerning inmate health care and needs
• Consults with supervisor on problem cases
• Checks and orders supplies
• Maintains accurate medical records
• Provides health care education inmates

Other Job Names:

Medication Aide (MA),

Travel Medication Aide, Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Referral program Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Certified Medication Aide (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Huntsville, TX (Required)

Work Location:

In person