Certified Medication Aide
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Job Posting TitleCertified Medication AideAgency131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSSupervisory OrganizationDOC Medical/JHCCJob Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)November 28, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationLevel I: $41,600.00Level II: $45,760.00Job DescriptionREQUIRED: Please upload your Certified Medication Aide license.Basic Purpose:Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institution, or home setting under nursing or medical supervision. This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, transporting lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, delivering medications, and ordering or receiving supplies.Typical Functions:* Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.* Charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient's condition.* Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared.* Escorts patients to and from various destinations.* Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment.* Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.* Participates in follow-up activities and tracking clients and performs other related tasks.* Tracks and orders patient medications.Level Descriptor:Level IThis is the basic level where employees function as Certified Medication Aides and provide care or services to patients or clients. In this role they will primarily assist other patient care staff in performing various functions and work under close supervision.Level IIPositions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institution or home setting under nursing or medical supervision. This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:Level IKnowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Level IIKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; of public health services available to the community; of record keeping; of the techniques of interviewing, of basic nursing practices and techniques; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology. Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to apply basic nursing techniques.Education and Experience:Level IEducation and Experience required at this level is Certified Medication Aide licensure.Level IIEducation and Experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care and Certified Medication Aide licensure.Special Requirements:Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.Additional Job DescriptionJoseph Harp Correctional Center/MedicalEqual Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.