Certified Medical Assistant

CorrHealth•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for helping the medical staff and patients by providing clinical and office assistance in the county detention facilities that CorrHealth services.

Requirements

Active National Certification required from accredited testing program
High school diploma or GED
1+ year(s) of certified medical assistance experience
1+ year(s) of certified medication pass/medication aide experience
Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
Excellent verbal and written comprehension
Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
Must have current CPR/BLS certification
Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)

Responsibilities

Welcomes and prepares patients for health care visits, including performing vitals, blood draws, x-ray prep, and electrocardiograms
Verifies inmate information and medical history, and completes records by adding all examination, treatment, and test results
Maintains examination room instruments, supplies, and equipment
Helps health care providers during examinations
Keeps supplies and equipment ready and operational
Prepares laboratory specimens and performs basic lab tests on premises
Appropriate disposal/sterilization of contaminated supplies or medical equipment
Appropriately dresses/treats wounds
Orders/authorizes drug prescriptions and refills as directed
Educates inmates by providing medication and diet information and instructions
Perform duties that the physician delegates and deems proficient to perform under his/her direct supervision
Assist coworkers in the job duties
Work overtime if required
Act as a resource to other coworkers
Comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc.
Treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect.