Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- PRN
About The Position
NaphCare is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a PRN (as needed) position at the City of Las Vegas Detention Center in Las Vegas, NV. This role offers competitive pay ranging from $16.80 to $17.72 per hour, depending on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience. As a Correctional CMA, you will collaborate with correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the incarcerated population. This is a unique opportunity to work in a controlled environment where security is paramount and no two days are the same. You will assist physicians and other healthcare providers with examinations, take patient histories, record vital signs, and support administrative tasks. This position is ideal for making a difference in the lives of a diverse patient population with complex medical needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply, as comprehensive training will be provided in the field of correctional healthcare.
Requirements
- CMA Certification
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Must be able to obtain BLS/CPR Certification (AHA 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
- Comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds)
- Ability to bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Nice To Haves
- New grads are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine blood drawing procedures as applicable by licensure.
- Take and document vital signs, height and weight.
- Assist with PPDs and EKGs as required.
- Assist with examinations and/or treatments as needed and report all changes in patients’ conditions.
- Assist with patient hygiene, ambulation, and dressing changes.
- Receive and route visitors and inquiries to the appropriate staff.
- Transmit correspondence and medical records via mail, email or fax.
- Perform various clerical and administrative functions, including ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies and sorting and distributing all mail and interoffice correspondence.
- Perform bookkeeping duties, such as preparation of expense reports and maintaining petty cash and receipts.
- Transmit and maintain all medical claims and all subpoenas and/or medical record requests as required.
- Assist with staff scheduling and coordinate all meetings.
- Prepare and maintain monthly reporting and statistical data as required.
- Gather and maintain documentation required for all accreditation surveys.
- Notify critical information to the next level of management that may have a negative impact on client and/or vendor relations or patient care.
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
