About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to work at the Lewis Facility in Buckeye, Arizona. The role provides healthcare to people in a correctional setting, working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals. The environment is controlled, with security as a top priority, and the position supports patients with diverse backgrounds and complex medical needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and training in correctional healthcare is provided. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, based on shift, site needs, licensure, and experience. Full-time and part-time positions may be available. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time employees. The position includes clinical and administrative work, such as assisting providers with examinations and procedures, collecting patient histories and vital signs, administering medication under physician direction, providing basic wound care and patient education, performing basic laboratory tests, scheduling appointments, maintaining supplies, and responding to communications.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant in Arizona.
  • Active BLS CPR certification; AHA certification is preferred.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
  • Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including people with mental health or substance abuse issues.
  • Integrity, professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
  • Must 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

  • AHA-preferred BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Interview patients about current health problems and medication history.
  • Take vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
  • Administer medication under the direction of a physician.
  • Provide basic wound care.
  • Perform basic laboratory tests.
  • 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 starting day one for full-time employees.
  • Dental insurance starting day one for full-time employees.
  • Vision insurance starting day one for full-time employees.
  • Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning day one.
  • Employee Assistance Program services.
  • 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting day one.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Free continuing education and CMEs.
  • $2,500 sign-on bonus for full-time employees.
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