Certified Medication Aide (Madras) multiple openings

Initial Posting Date: 06/15/2026Application Deadline:06/25/2026Agency:Department of CorrectionsSalary Range:$4,769 - $5,742Position Type:EmployeePosition Title:Certified Medication Aide (Madras) multiple openingsJob Description:Certified Medical Aide (Madras)Deer Ridge Correctional Institution - Madras, OregonOregon Department of CorrectionsWe’re seeking dedicated professionals to provide on-site care in our correctional facility medical units. Enjoy flexible scheduling, a manageable patient load, and the opportunity to truly follow the course of treatment without the pressures of billing or insurance. This is a rewarding role for those who value professional continuity of care and making a real difference.About the Job – Your RoleAs a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), you will administer medications, maintain medication administration records, process medication orders, assist in medication room and clinic operations, and provide direct basic care under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse. CMA’s will be an integral part of the Medical Services Team providing direct patient care in a correctional environment.Duties Administer oral, sublingual, and buccal medications. Administer eye medications with the exception of eye medications to new post-operative eye clients. Administer ear, nasal, rectal and vaginal medications. Apply skin ointments and topical medications including patches and transdermal medications. Administer medications by gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes, premeasured medication delivered by Aerosol/Nebulizer and medications delivered by metered hand-held inhalers. Administer PRN Medications, including controlled substances, to stable clients according to physician's or nurse practitioner's orders in response to specific client requests.  Administer regularly scheduled controlled substances. Jointly witness wasted controlled substances with a licensed nurse. Count controlled substances with a licensed nurse or another CMA. Under general supervision of a licensed professional, review stock on hand and initiate orders from medical stores/pharmacy for supplies as needed, receive supplies, noting and initiating corrective actions for wrong items or amounts received, and maintain inventory system. Maintain logs and documentation records of pharmaceuticals. Maintain dispensing records and medical records. Produce and maintain MAR’s, physician orders, and files as needed.Perform capillary blood glucose testing (CBG). Turn oxygen on and off at predetermined, established flow rate. Add fluid to established jejunostomy or gastrostomy tube feedings and change established tube feeding bags. Accept and transcribe verbal or telephone orders for medications from a licensed health care professional who is authorized to independently diagnose and treat.Assist with activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as hygiene, housekeeping, basic grooming, basic daily needs to promote functional independence.  Assist with nutrition, hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices and restraints and restorative care.  Observe and report changes of condition to a licensed nurse.This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.Minimum QualificationsA current, unencumbered Oregon Certified Medication Aide certification AND have completed an Oregon State Board of Nursing-approved medication aide training program.General Knowledge of Fundamentals of nursing practices and procedures, including treatment, administration of medicine and teaching of hygieneTherapeutic treatment, wound care, and use of specialized equipment and vital sign monitoring equipmentFundamentals of pharmacologyAnatomy and physiologyFundamentals of nutritionFundamentals of human social relationships and physical and mental growth developmentRequested Skills inAdministering medicationsUsing of medical equipment appropriate to the scope of practiceMonitoring patients’ vital signs and observing patients’ needs, requirements, and health statusPreparing accurate written and electronic documentation, records of nursing care given, and patient progress notesUnderstanding and following written and verbal instructions and orders with accuracy and precisionResponding firmly and tactfully with patients who are combativeUsing correct body mechanics to turn and lift patientsWorking effectively with a variety of professional and professional staffWorking in conformance with federal and state laws, Board of Nursing regulations and agency policies and proceduresSafely performing moderate to heavy liftingAbility to work with adults in custody (AICs)Application InformationIn the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. 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