Medication Aide at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Medication Aide

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

696004 - Office of Strategic Initiatives

Position Description

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

Requisition ID

38996BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan

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 credential of 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.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Various shifts available, days/nights, weekdays/weekends

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with health technology systems: electronic health records and medication administration reporting systems.

Campus

HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care

Department

Office of Strategic Initiatives

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

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.

Job Group

Skilled Technicians

Shift

Other

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent and successful completion of a certified medication aide training course and passage of State exam.

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