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Certified Medication Assistant
full-timeWatonga

Summary

Location

Watonga

Type

full-time

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About this role

 

$16.49 / Hour

 

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Certified Medication Assistants who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements

  1. Administer medication to inmates/residents under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator.
  2. Obtain, monitor, record and report vital signs and patient's condition as needed.
  3. Prepare patients for physical exams, procedures and treatments.
  4. Assist nurse/physician with physical exams, procedures and treatments.
  5. Assist nurse with preparing and maintaining a variety of reports and logs; to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling.

  

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater.
  • Must possess a current certification from an approved formal nursing assistant program or equivalent program with written consent from corporate Director, Health Services and be CPR certified.
  • Must possess appropriate certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Other facts

Tech stack
Medication Administration,Vital Signs Monitoring,Patient Preparation,Assisting Nurses,Report Maintenance,Filing,Labeling

About Core Civic

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenge in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving government real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration that help address America's recidivism crisis. We are the nation's largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities, and believe we are the largest private owner of real estate used by U.S. government agencies. The company has been a flexible and dependable partner for government for more than 40 years. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to help government better the public good. Learn more at www.corecivic.com.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Public Safety
Founding Year: 1983

What you'll do

  • The Certified Medication Assistant administers medication to inmates/residents and monitors their vital signs and conditions. They also assist nurses and physicians with physical exams and maintain various reports and logs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Certified Medication Assistant do at Core Civic?

As a Certified Medication Assistant at Core Civic, you will: the Certified Medication Assistant administers medication to inmates/residents and monitors their vital signs and conditions. They also assist nurses and physicians with physical exams and maintain various reports and logs..

Why join Core Civic as a Certified Medication Assistant?

Core Civic is a leading Public Safety company.

Is the Certified Medication Assistant position at Core Civic remote?

The Certified Medication Assistant position at Core Civic is based in Watonga, Oklahoma, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Certified Medication Assistant position at Core Civic?

You can apply for the Certified Medication Assistant position at Core Civic directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Core Civic on their website.