Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Naphcare, Inc. • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team of medical professionals in the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
As a Correctional CMA, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including assisting physicians and other healthcare professionals with examinations, taking patient histories, vital signs, supporting administrative tasks, etc. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.
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
• Must have the 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 like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine blood drawing procedures as applicable by licensure
• Take and document vital signs, height and weight and 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 and issues 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 distribute 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees