Corrections Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Corrections Medical Assistant (CMA) provides nursing care through the application of policies, procedures, standards and protocols within the CMA scope of practice, training and competency under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Assures that prisoners' hygiene needs are met, assists with activities of daily living, and keeps the RN informed of condition changes and response to treatment. Participates in the comprehensive care of prisoners within the CMA scope of responsibility. Works with maximum security prisoners 100% of on-duty time. This role is subject to random drug and alcohol screening. Actively participates in meetings and sub committees.
Requirements
- Completion of high school.
- Some positions may require certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Competency Evaluated Nursing Assistant.
- Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment, random-selection, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
- All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration.
- Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
- Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
- All employees must meet ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
- All employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest.
- New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.
- All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a medical assisting or nursing assisting program from an accredited institution recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation; or, one year of experience as a Resident Care Aide in the Department of Corrections, may be substituted for the experience requirement (for CMA 7).
- Two years of experience as a Resident Care Aide in the Department of Corrections, including one year equivalent to a Resident Care Aide 7, may be substituted for the experience requirement (for CMA E8).
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing care through the application of policies, procedures, standards and protocols within the CMA scope of practice, training and competency under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Assures that prisoners' hygiene needs are met.
- Assists with activities of daily living.
- Keeps the RN informed of condition changes and response to treatment.
- Participates in the comprehensive care of prisoners within the CMA scope of responsibility.
- Works with maximum security prisoners 100% of on-duty time.
- Actively participates in meetings and sub committees.
Benefits
- The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
