Certified Medical Assistant - HCDC-2
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care within a secure correctional environment. Assists in the examination and treatment of inmates/detainees under the direction of a physician, while following all medical and security protocols required in a detention facility. The Certified Medical Assistant I reports to the Health Service Administrator. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes within a correctional institution. Assists in the examination and treatment of inmates under the direction of a physician.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a correctional health environment is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Interviewing inmates and measuring vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height).
- Recording or entering medical information into the inmate’s medical record.
- Conducting medical intake screenings as part of the booking or admission process when required.
- Preparing treatment rooms for examination of patients in accordance with security guidelines.
- Maintaining awareness of and adhering to facility security procedures, including tool/sharps control, escort requirements, and behavioral precautions.
- Working collaboratively with correctional officers to ensure safe movement of inmates to and from the medical unit.
- Responding to medical emergencies within the facility as directed by nursing or medical leadership.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
- Paid time off and extended sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Disability insurance plan options
- Continuous professional and clinical training
- Competitive pay
- Annual Merit Increase
- Wellbeing resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee perks and discounts
- Employee referral program
- Flexible schedule options
- Certification incentive program
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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
