Corrections Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here. The Medical Assistant provides direct care to patients in a medical care clinic. Patient care is provided through the application of policies, procedures, standards, and protocols and under the direction, guidance, and supervision of the Medical Provider (MP) and Registered Nurse (RN). Keeps the MP and RN informed of patient condition changes and response to treatment. Participates in the comprehensive care of patients within the scope of their responsibility. The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care such as taking health histories, obtaining vital signs, drawing blood, and collecting specimens and performing treatment procedures within their scope of practice. The Medical Assistant also assists physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other medical staff in the performance of patient exams and other duties. This position is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Requirements
- Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
- Corrections Medical Assistant 6: No specific type or amount is required.
- Corrections Medical Assistant 7: One year of experience equivalent to a Corrections Medical Assistant 6.
- Corrections Medical Assistant E8: Two years of experience equivalent to a Corrections Medical Assistant, including one year equivalent to a Corrections Medical Assistant 7.
- Corrections Medical Assistant 7: 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.
- Corrections Medical Assistant E8: 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care to patients in a medical care clinic.
- Patient care is provided through the application of policies, procedures, standards, and protocols and under the direction, guidance, and supervision of the Medical Provider (MP) and Registered Nurse (RN).
- Keeps the MP and RN informed of patient condition changes and response to treatment.
- Participates in the comprehensive care of patients within the scope of their responsibility.
- Provides direct patient care such as taking health histories, obtaining vital signs, drawing blood, and collecting specimens and performing treatment procedures within their scope of practice.
- Assists physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other medical staff in the performance of patient exams and other duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
