Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

NaphCare • Kennewick, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to work at the Benton County Jail in Kennewick, Washington. The CMA works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to incarcerated patients in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The role supports physicians and other healthcare professionals with examinations, patient histories, vital signs, clinical care, and administrative tasks. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and training in correctional healthcare is provided.

The CMA helps provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of a patient population with diverse and complex medical needs. Duties include clinical assessments and care, medication administration under physician direction, patient support and education, and coordinating appointments and maintaining supplies.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant certification through completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to obtain CPR certification, if required, through the American Heart Association.
• Office Lab Assistant License, for Nevada only.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Integrity and professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.
• Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are encouraged to apply; prior experience is not stated as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and interview patients about current health problems and medication history.
• Take and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, weight, PPDs, and EKGs, and perform basic laboratory tests.
• Conduct staggered intermittent safety checks.
• Administer medication under the direction of a physician.
• Provide basic wound care, routine blood draws, and other routine clinical tasks.
• Assist with patient hygiene, ambulation, and dressing changes.
• Assist providers during patient examinations and procedures.
• Provide basic patient education and instructions.
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments.
• Maintain inventory of medical and office supplies.
• Answer phones, emails, and other forms of communication.

Benefits

• Health insurance, beginning on day one.
• Dental insurance, beginning on day one.
• Vision insurance, beginning on day one.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning on day one.
• Employee Assistance Program services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution, beginning on day one.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED