Salary: $18.23 – $23.34 Hourly
Location : Council Bluffs, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-0027
Department: Sheriff’s Office
Division: Jail
Opening Date: 06/05/2023
Closing Date: 6/15/2023 11:59 PM Central
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office, Jail Division is announcing the hiring of a Certified Medication Aide.
An individual in this role is responsiblefor distribution of prescription medication to inmates of the Pottawattamie County Jail.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for administering and distributing prescription medication in accordance with the Pottawattamie County Jail Medical policies and procedures, and regulations of the Jail division.
Responsible for administering physician ordered medication to inmates in various locations, including inmate housing locations, Special Housing Units or other designated areas within the Jail facility. Assist in the administration of treatments in accordance with an inmate’s health care.
Administer medications and treatments in a manner consistent with nationally recognized safe medical practices, to include accurate identification of the inmate, medication, dose, time, and route.
Document distribution/administration accurately and timely in electronic Medication Administration Record.
Maintains confidentiality of inmate private health information in accordance with departmental policy and federal law.
Assists RN or other appropriate staff member in a variety of pharmacy related activities, including, but not limited to checking physician orders for accuracy, notifying nurse of reorder of medications, checking logs as assigned, maintaining counts as assigned, storage and inventory of pharmacy supplies, stocking and maintaining clean area.
Maintain safe and secure environment at all times.
Follows and enforces security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
Participates in staff meetings and in-service training programs.
Regular and reliable attendance is required of this position. Employees are required to adhere to established work schedule and are required to report to work on time.
Perform other duties as directed or as the situation dictates.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY
Knowledge of and licensure as a medication aide under the Iowa Code.
Knowledge of and the ability to learn and perform input and retrieval functions utilizing a variety of computer programs dealing with corrections and medication distribution.
Knowledge of and the ability to apply the English language and proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Ability to learn and apply divisional and facility policies and procedures.
Ability to compose a variety of correspondence, memoranda and other documents using independent judgment based upon knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain pharmacy and medication records, to compile information and prepare accurate records and reports.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all inmate health, medication and jail policy to include HIPPA.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, nursing staff, jail staff, outside medical providers agencies, supervisors and co-workers.
Ability to work independently, plan and organize a personal work schedule, set priorities and meet established deadlines.
The ability to work a full shift and work overtime as needed.
The ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with, or without, reasonable accommodation.
Uphold Pottawattamie County Sheriff Jail Division Mission Statement at all times.
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid certification as a CMA in state of Iowa
Valid certification as a CNA in state of Iowa
Current CPR certification
Must obtain an NCIC certification within six (6) months of employment.
Pottawattamie County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health and well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits can vary depending on collective bargaining agreements. Pottawattamie County’s competitive benefit package includes:
- Health, Dental, Life & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Vision Plan
- Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement System (IPERS)
- Paid vacation days
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Worker’s Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
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As outlined by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the Pottawattamie County Jail shall ask all applicants and employees, who may have contact with inmates, about previous conduct described below in written applications or interviews for hiring or promotions and in any interviews or written self-evaluations conducted as part of reviews of current employees.115.17(a) The agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates, and shall not enlist the services of any contractor who may have contact with inmates, who –(1) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup,community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or otherinstitution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997);(2) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting toengage in sexual activity in the community facilitated byforce, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if thevictim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse;or(3) Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to haveengaged in the activity described in paragraph (a)(2) of thissection.I acknowledge that I have read the above statement and agree to answer the questions included in this application on this topic.
- Yes
- No
02
Have you ever engaged in or been found responsible for engaging in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?
- Yes
- No
03
If yes, explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity (in the community) facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent, was unable to consent or refused?
- Yes
- No
05
If yes, explain.
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Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity (in the community) facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent, was unable to consent or refused?
- Yes
- No
07
If yes, explain.
Required Question