What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide Trainee-MC position at Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr?
On-the-job training position for the Correctional Medication Aide (CMA) Training Program. This position is a training position contingent upon the successful completion of the CMA program and attainment of the CMA certification/permit from the licensing authority. During this training period, performs training as assigned, conducts other duties, and within scope of the Trainee position. These duties, within the health care department, may or may not be directly related to this position.As a Correctional Medication Aide Trainee, you will receive on-the-job training at our Smith Unit in Lamesa, Texas. During this 8-week training program, you will be required to:
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.
HS diploma or GED. Enrolled in the CMA program offered by Cisco College.
- Complete the Correctional Medication Aide (CMA) training program application and process within one-week of employment.
- Actively participate in all assigned training related to the CMA training program offered through our partnering college. This includes completing all assigned work timely and actively engaging all live classroom and clinical instruction.
- When not actively engaged in scheduled CMA training, you will conduct productive work within the medical department assigned by your supervisor, such work includes observing and shadowing other staff members; learning how to use Managed Care systems; completing new employee training/onboarding programs, and other duties as assigned.
- As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete the 8-week Correctional Medication Aide training program, and subsequently pass the certification examination.
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.
HS diploma or GED. Enrolled in the CMA program offered by Cisco College.
