Correctional Medication Aide (CMT)

About the role

• CBH Medical is seeking Medication Aides to join the medical team at Western Tidewater Regional Jail. In this role, you will support the medical and nursing staff by providing personal care and hygiene assistance to inmates, as well as completing essential clerical tasks to ensure efficient daily operations.

What you'll do

• Dispense oral, inhalation, and topical medications to patients in accordance with established protocols.
• Observe patients for medication reactions or adverse effects and promptly report concerns to nursing staff.
• Monitor vital signs, calculate medication dosages, and maintain a fully stocked medication cart.
• Document all administered medications and dosages in the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments.
• Assist nursing staff and the office manager with maintaining medical inventory and placing supply orders as needed.
• File charts, MARs, lab reports, and other documents; pull and refile records for discharged inmates.
• Participate in and support safety initiatives, including OSHA-required trainings and health and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient medical operations.

Qualifications

• Medication Aide certification through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program or equivalent education (high school diploma or GED required).
• Current CPR certification.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance with a generous orthodontic credit
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and extensive ancillary coverage options
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Continuing education credits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement

Job Type:

• Full-Time Evening Shift (3:00pm-11:00pm)

About CBH Medical

CBH Medical is a visibly different correctional healthcare experience, delivering flexibility, transparency, improved patient health, reporting, and oversight by a leadership team with decades of correctional experience. Founded in 2015, we have proven experience in the successful administration of an effective correctional healthcare service program at several correctional facilities. We take great pride in our medical staff and strive to provide compassionate, comprehensive and effective medical care to all of our patients. CBH Medical provides the highest level possible of customer service, medical experience, and commitment to health and wellness to all our patients. Our best practices enhance performance and focus intensely on each facility’s critical needs.