Certified Medical Aide jobs at University of Texas System

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with chronic wound care; assists with feeding; and ambulates, positions, and turns patients with altered mobility. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies. * Distributes and documents patient's medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medical Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaced facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * High school or GED equivalent. * Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. The is a non-benefit eligible, hourly paid position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

Graduate America is seeking experienced Medical Assistants to teach part-time! Help the next generation excel in patient care. Requirements: CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification 3+ years of medical assisting experience (clinical or administrative) Enthusiasm for training students Apply now and make a real-world impact!

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. * Performs and reports Point of Care Testing. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patients' personal hygiene: bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skin care for patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. * Assists with feeding. * Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. * Assists with patient safety related to age and condition: assists with patient restraints, assists with patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient behavior, and cares for the patient in a correctional environment. * On incoming facilities, interviews incoming patients and completes receiving/screening form; informs nurses and/or physicians/advanced practice providers/mid level practitioners of patients with health problems who need immediate attention; records on newly received patients; maintains statistical logs required for periodic reports; performs all duties necessary for psychiatric referrals and screening. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications/supplies. * Distributes and documents patients' medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medication Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaces facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Maintains patients' privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. * Practices basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations. * Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within specified timeframe. * Promotes positive interpersonal relationships among co-workers and Security. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. 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 50 lbs. * Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. * Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. * Shift work is required. * Alertness and careful attention to detail will bel required to avoid injury. * May be assigned to more than one facility. * May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. * May be required to be on standby and work extended or alternate shifts in situations deemed necessary by nurse manager. * Able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * High school or GED equivalent. * Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. * Performs and reports Point of Care Testing. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patients' personal hygiene: bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skin care for patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. * Assists with feeding. * Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. * Assists with patient safety related to age and condition: assists with patient restraints, assists with patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient behavior, and cares for the patient in a correctional environment. * On incoming facilities, interviews incoming patients and completes receiving/screening form; informs nurses and/or physicians/advanced practice providers/mid level practitioners of patients with health problems who need immediate attention; records on newly received patients; maintains statistical logs required for periodic reports; performs all duties necessary for psychiatric referrals and screening. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications/supplies. * Distributes and documents patients' medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medication Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaces facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Maintains patients' privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. * Practices basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations. * Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within specified timeframe. * Promotes positive interpersonal relationships among co-workers and Security. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. 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 50 lbs. * Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. * Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. * Shift work is required. * Alertness and careful attention to detail will bel required to avoid injury. * May be assigned to more than one facility. * May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. * May be required to be on standby and work extended or alternate shifts in situations deemed necessary by nurse manager. * Able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * High school or GED equivalent. * Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with chronic wound care; assists with feeding; and ambulates, positions, and turns patients with altered mobility. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies. * Distributes and documents patient's medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medical Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaced facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school or GED equivalent. Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. * Performs and reports Point of Care Testing. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patients' personal hygiene: bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skin care for patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. * Assists with feeding. * Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. * Assists with patient safety related to age and condition: assists with patient restraints, assists with patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient behavior, and cares for the patient in a correctional environment. * On incoming facilities, interviews incoming patients and completes receiving/screening form; informs nurses and/or physicians/advanced practice providers/mid level practitioners of patients with health problems who need immediate attention; records on newly received patients; maintains statistical logs required for periodic reports; performs all duties necessary for psychiatric referrals and screening. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications/supplies. * Distributes and documents patients' medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medication Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaces facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Maintains patients' privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. * Practices basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations. * Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within specified timeframe. * Promotes positive interpersonal relationships among co-workers and Security. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. 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 50 lbs. * Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. * Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. * Shift work is required. * Alertness and careful attention to detail will bel required to avoid injury. * May be assigned to more than one facility. * May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. * May be required to be on standby and work extended or alternate shifts in situations deemed necessary by nurse manager. * Able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * High school or GED equivalent. * Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with chronic wound care; assists with feeding; and ambulates, positions, and turns patients with altered mobility. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies. * Distributes and documents patient's medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medical Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaced facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * High school or GED equivalent. * Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. The is a non-benefit eligible, hourly paid position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with chronic wound care; assists with feeding; and ambulates, positions, and turns patients with altered mobility. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies. * Distributes and documents patient's medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medical Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaced facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * High school or GED equivalent. * Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. The is a non-benefit eligible, hourly paid position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. * Performs and reports Point of Care Testing. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patients' personal hygiene: bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skin care for patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. * Assists with feeding. * Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. * Assists with patient safety related to age and condition: assists with patient restraints, assists with patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient behavior, and cares for the patient in a correctional environment. * On incoming facilities, interviews incoming patients and completes receiving/screening form; informs nurses and/or physicians/advanced practice providers/mid level practitioners of patients with health problems who need immediate attention; records on newly received patients; maintains statistical logs required for periodic reports; performs all duties necessary for psychiatric referrals and screening. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications/supplies. * Distributes and documents patients' medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medication Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaces facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Maintains patients' privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. * Practices basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations. * Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within specified timeframe. * Promotes positive interpersonal relationships among co-workers and Security. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. 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 50 lbs. * Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. * Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. * Shift work is required. * Alertness and careful attention to detail will bel required to avoid injury. * May be assigned to more than one facility. * May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. * May be required to be on standby and work extended or alternate shifts in situations deemed necessary by nurse manager. * Able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * High school or GED equivalent. * Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with chronic wound care; assists with feeding; and ambulates, positions, and turns patients with altered mobility. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies. * Distributes and documents patient's medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medical Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaced facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * High school or GED equivalent. * Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. The is a non-benefit eligible, hourly paid position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. * Performs and reports Point of Care Testing. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patients' personal hygiene: bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skin care for patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. * Assists with feeding. * Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. * Assists with patient safety related to age and condition: assists with patient restraints, assists with patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient behavior, and cares for the patient in a correctional environment. * On incoming facilities, interviews incoming patients and completes receiving/screening form; informs nurses and/or physicians/advanced practice providers/mid level practitioners of patients with health problems who need immediate attention; records on newly received patients; maintains statistical logs required for periodic reports; performs all duties necessary for psychiatric referrals and screening. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications/supplies. * Distributes and documents patients' medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medication Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaces facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Maintains patients' privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. * Practices basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations. * Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within specified timeframe. * Promotes positive interpersonal relationships among co-workers and Security. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. 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 50 lbs. * Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. * Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. * Shift work is required. * Alertness and careful attention to detail will bel required to avoid injury. * May be assigned to more than one facility. * May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. * May be required to be on standby and work extended or alternate shifts in situations deemed necessary by nurse manager. * Able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * High school or GED equivalent. * Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. * Performs and reports Point of Care Testing. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patients' personal hygiene: bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skin care for patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. * Assists with feeding. * Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. * Assists with patient safety related to age and condition: assists with patient restraints, assists with patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient behavior, and cares for the patient in a correctional environment. * On incoming facilities, interviews incoming patients and completes receiving/screening form; informs nurses and/or physicians/advanced practice providers/mid level practitioners of patients with health problems who need immediate attention; records on newly received patients; maintains statistical logs required for periodic reports; performs all duties necessary for psychiatric referrals and screening. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications/supplies. * Distributes and documents patients' medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medication Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaces facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Maintains patients' privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. * Practices basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations. * Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within specified timeframe. * Promotes positive interpersonal relationships among co-workers and Security. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. 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 50 lbs. * Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. * Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. * Shift work is required. * Alertness and careful attention to detail will bel required to avoid injury. * May be assigned to more than one facility. * May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. * May be required to be on standby and work extended or alternate shifts in situations deemed necessary by nurse manager. * Able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * High school or GED equivalent. * Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with chronic wound care; assists with feeding; and ambulates, positions, and turns patients with altered mobility. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies. * Distributes and documents patient's medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medical Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaced facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school or GED equivalent. Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with chronic wound care; assists with feeding; and ambulates, positions, and turns patients with altered mobility. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies. * Distributes and documents patient's medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medical Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaced facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school or GED equivalent. Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. The is a non-benefit eligible, hourly paid position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. * Performs and reports Point of Care Testing. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patients' personal hygiene: bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skin care for patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. * Assists with feeding. * Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. * Assists with patient safety related to age and condition: assists with patient restraints, assists with patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient behavior, and cares for the patient in a correctional environment. * On incoming facilities, interviews incoming patients and completes receiving/screening form; informs nurses and/or physicians/advanced practice providers/mid level practitioners of patients with health problems who need immediate attention; records on newly received patients; maintains statistical logs required for periodic reports; performs all duties necessary for psychiatric referrals and screening. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications/supplies. * Distributes and documents patients' medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medication Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaces facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Maintains patients' privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. * Practices basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations. * Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within specified timeframe. * Promotes positive interpersonal relationships among co-workers and Security. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. 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 50 lbs. * Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. * Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. * Shift work is required. * Alertness and careful attention to detail will bel required to avoid injury. * May be assigned to more than one facility. * May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. * May be required to be on standby and work extended or alternate shifts in situations deemed necessary by nurse manager. * Able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * High school or GED equivalent. * Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patient's personal hygiene; assists with chronic wound care; assists with feeding; and ambulates, positions, and turns patients with altered mobility. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications and supplies. * Distributes and documents patient's medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medical Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaced facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school or GED equivalent. Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. * Performs and reports Point of Care Testing. * Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. * Provides for patients' personal hygiene: bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skin care for patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. * Assists with feeding. * Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. * Assists with patient safety related to age and condition: assists with patient restraints, assists with patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient behavior, and cares for the patient in a correctional environment. * On incoming facilities, interviews incoming patients and completes receiving/screening form; informs nurses and/or physicians/advanced practice providers/mid level practitioners of patients with health problems who need immediate attention; records on newly received patients; maintains statistical logs required for periodic reports; performs all duties necessary for psychiatric referrals and screening. * Assists in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility environment; obtains, stores and maintains pharmacy and nursing medications/supplies. * Distributes and documents patients' medications, both in general population and administrative segregation, from filled prescriptions, abiding by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 95, "Licensing Standards for Medication Aides Handbook". * Ensures drug room security, replaces facility working drug stocks, and maintains the upkeep of facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. * Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. * Maintains patients' privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. * Practices basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations. * Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within specified timeframe. * Promotes positive interpersonal relationships among co-workers and Security. * Participates in in-service orientation and continuing education classes. Obtains 40 hours of continuing education/in-service hours on an annual basis to meet ACA standards. * Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for department. * Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. 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 50 lbs. * Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. * Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. * Shift work is required. * Alertness and careful attention to detail will bel required to avoid injury. * May be assigned to more than one facility. * May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. * May be required to be on standby and work extended or alternate shifts in situations deemed necessary by nurse manager. * Able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * High school or GED equivalent. * Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation

We are seeking a Part-Time (50%FTE) detail-oriented and proactive Research Coordinator II to join a collaborative team on an NIH-funded study focused on preventing depression after stroke ******************************************************************************* This role combines participant recruitment and/or data collection to ensure recruitment targets are met and high-quality data collection occurs.Daily tasks typically involve participant recruitment in a busy, outpatient stroke clinic and/or coordinating/conducting participant data collection efforts using REDCap.Prior supervisor references are strongly preferred. This is a great opportunity to contribute to impactful, federally funded research in a supportive team environment. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Key Accountabilities: * Handles general inquiries, collects and processes paperwork such as document processing, record keeping, and report compilation. * Transcribes correspondence and memoranda; prepares graphs; tables and manuscripts; prepares reports and presentation materials. * Schedules and maintains calendars and travel itineraries; coordinates related arrangements in compliance with all University, governmental, and/or grant policies and guidelines. * May maintain and reconcile assigned financial records/ reports for area. * Completes and processes forms and documents using standard policies and procedures. * Maintains financial record keeping systems. * Schedules meetings and rooms, invites participants, and arranges refreshments and equipment as needed. May prepare and distribute meeting minutes. * Maintains office supplies and equipment. * Screens calls and receives and directs visitors. * Handles basic, noncomplex inquiries. * May advise on basic policy and processes as assigned by supervisor * Other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * Basic knowledge of standard Office Software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is required. Minimum Education: * High School diploma or equivalent required. Minimum Experience: * One (1) year related work experience required. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement. Physical Requirements: * Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: * This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: * Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Join a growing team! With the opening of Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston, we will soon have the largest academic psychiatric hospital in the country, serving the region with an 500+ bed facility. Our dedicated health care employees will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of mental health specialties and cutting-edge research. With exposure to a variety of specialties such as Acute, Subacute, and Intensive Outpatient, Continuum of Care, Mood Disorders, ECT, Early Onset Treatment , Adult General Psychiatry, Competency Restoration, Child and Adolescent, Juvenile Justice, Geriatric Psychiatry, Treatment Mall and Unit-Based Programming. This dedicated team will work in an integrated campus to bring world class resources to the community. Apply today to be a part of this committed team serving the mental health needs of the area. Position Summary: The incumbent is responsible for performing patient care activities/task for psychiatric patients as well as maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment under the direction of the licensed staff. Location: Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston Dept.: BSC Acuity Management Status: PRN/Casual FLSA: Non-Exempt Position Key Accountabilities: Essential Functions * Participates in nursing processes such as executing planned patient care interventions under the direction of a licensed nurse. * Assists the nurse with the data collection process during the patient assessment. * Contributes to the nursing care plan and assists in setting goals for the patient. * Participates in treatment planning and physician rounds. * Monitor patients, document observations and report observations to licensed staff. * Implement crisis management skills as directed by licensed staff. * Provides patient education. * Conducts and documents environmental rounds. * Helps maintain a therapeutic milieu. * Interact with patients in a therapeutic manner. * Responsible for performing EKG's, including blood glucose. * Monitors patient's vital signs. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent and currently enrolled in a professional nursing program required A junior or senior in a bachelor's program and currently enrolled in a professional nursing program at an accredited school of nursing with passing grades at all times required Minimum Experience: None Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215 Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.