Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a PRN Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team at the Hamilton County Justice Center in Cincinnati, OH. This is a great opportunity for CMAs seeking flexible scheduling while gaining experience in a unique and rewarding healthcare environment. As a Correctional CMA, you'll work alongside physicians, nurses, and correctional staff to provide essential healthcare services to an underserved patient population. In this fast-paced setting, no two days are the same. You'll assist with patient assessments, obtain vital signs, document medical histories, support clinical procedures, and help ensure patients receive timely, quality care. If you're looking for a role where you can expand your skills, enjoy schedule flexibility, and make a meaningful impact every shift, we'd love to hear from you. New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!
Requirements
- CMA Certification - Completion of an accredited medical assisting program
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Be able to obtain CPR certification, if required
- Office Lab Assistant License (for Nevada only)
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Nice To Haves
- New grads are encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities
- Performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history
- Taking and documenting vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, weight, PPDs, EKGs and basic laboratory tests
- Staggered intermittent safety checks
- Administering medication (under the direction of a physician)
- Providing basic wound care, performing routine blood drawing procedures and routine clinical tasks
- Assisting with patient hygiene, ambulation and dressing changes
- Assisting providers during patient examinations and procedures
- Providing basic patient education and instructions
- Scheduling and coordinating patient appointments
- Maintaining inventory of medical and office supplies
- Answering phones, emails and other forms of communications
Benefits
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
