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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Corr Medication Aide
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What they do
A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).
$32,684 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Corr Medication Aide Abilene 44240BR Position Description Major/Essential Functions 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.