Certified Medical Assistant PRN - HCDC-2

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

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.
Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT) or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or National Health career Association (NHA) or MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

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.