Job Posting Title
Certified Medication Aide
Agency
131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Supervisory Organization
DOC Medical/LARC
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: 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-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Level I: $41,600.00
Level II: $45,760.00
Location: Lexington Assessment and Reception Center/Medical
REQUIRED: Please upload yourCertified Medication Aide license.
Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professionalnursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institution or home setting under nursing or medicalsupervision. This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting,escorting patients,assistingwith activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies.
Typical Functions
Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs,assistingwith activities of daily livingand 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.
Assistsinmaintainingand providing a clean, safe environment.
Orders,receivesand stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.
Participates in follow-up activities and tracking clients, schedulesappointmentsand performsother related tasks.
Provides case finding and recruitment ofat riskpersons for comprehensive health services.
Level Descriptor
Level I
This is the basic level where employees perform routine entry-levelwork, andreceive training inproviding care or services to patients or clients. In this role they will primarilyassistother patient carestaff in performing various functions and work under close supervision.
Level II
This is the career level of this job family where employees perform a full range of patient care duties orservices under nursing or medical direction. This includes taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens,assistingwith activities of daily living,observingand charting patient information, and reportingappropriate informationto supervisors. It may also include providing various outreach services to clientswithin the community.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Level I
Knowledge,Skillsand Abilitiesrequiredat this level include knowledge of the English languagein ordertocommunicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability isrequiredto record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions, andestablishand maintain effective working relationships with others.
Level II
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in orderto communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; of public health services available to thecommunity; of record keeping; of the techniques of interviewing, of basic nursing practices andtechniques; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology.
Ability isrequiredto record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions; toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with others; and to apply basic nursing techniques.
Education and Experience
Level I
Education and Experiencerequiredat this level is none.
Level II
Education and Experiencerequiredat this level consists of one year of experience in providing patientcare.
Special Requirements
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections requires current certification in good standing by theOklahoma State Department of Health as a (CMA) Certified Medication Aide for all levels of the PatientCare Assistant job family.
The Department of Corrections hasdeterminedthat some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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