Certified Medical Asst./Med Tech-$3000 Sign on bonus-Berkeley SC

Genesys Health Alliance LLC•Moncks Corner, SC

13d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

GENESYS Health Alliance is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant/Medication Technician to support medical staff at Hill-Finklea Detention Center in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The role provides care and clinical support to patients in a correctional setting, including clinic activities, medication administration, emergency interventions, documentation, and assigned clerical work. The position requires a CNA or CMA credential and a Medication Technician certification in good standing in South Carolina, along with CPR certification. The work takes place in a jail, prison, or detention center. Physical duties include standing for extended periods, stooping and bending, some heavy lifting including overhead, and walking throughout the facility while carrying approximately 10–15 pounds of equipment. The facility may have low lighting, narrow spaces, and noisy conditions. The schedule is a 7 a.m.–7 p.m. day shift; shift differential and overtime are noted.

Requirements

CNA or CMA credential.
Medication Technician certification in good standing in South Carolina.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain operational records, reports, and logs, using appropriate grammar, alphabetizing, and labeling.
Process reports and documents accurately and in a timely manner.
File and scan records into the electronic medical record (EMR) appropriately and promptly.
Maintain the fax record request log and process records requested and sent out.
Provide immediate and temporary interventions in emergency situations.
Perform clinic activities within the scope of certification, including taking vital signs, performing EKGs, checking weights, and providing other treatments.
Observe or examine inmates for symptoms that may require medical attention.
Assist with clerical duties such as filing, scanning into the EMR, ordering supplies, and restocking work areas.
Complete the daily assigned workload or report uncompleted tasks to a supervisor.
Administer medications or treatments as directed.
Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy, including protection of patient records and private health information.
Perform venipuncture for laboratory analysis as needed, with documented training.
Identify errors or potential error risks and report them to a supervisor.
Work cooperatively with correctional staff when patient medical needs conflict with facility correctional needs.
Assist with training as requested by site supervisors or corporate and participate in assigned in-services.
Attend monthly staff, Infection Control, and COI meetings as scheduled.
Practice safety and accountability in the correctional environment and follow infection-control and prevention guidelines.
Maintain current knowledge of GENESYS Health policies and procedures, applicable state and federal laws, state certification guidelines, NCCHC standards, and site workflows.
Perform other duties assigned or requested by GENESYS Health corporate or a direct supervisor within the scope of practice.