Medical Assistant - Correctional Health Services

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Health Services Division at the Department of Health and Human Services in Salt Lake City, Utah is seeking to hire a Medical Assistant (MA) with an ability to work effectively with medical staff, officers and offenders. In this position, the Medical Assistant's (MA's) main role is to provide support and assistance to nursing and provider staff. Administrative duties may include maintaining medical records and facilitate medical appointments. Clinical duties may include, preparing treatment and patient exam rooms and recording patient medical history. Assist the Registered Nurse on duty as needed. Please note: An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check and pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.

Requirements

• Have some experience working in a hospital, nursing, health care clinic or secure patient environment.
• Skilled in the use of computers and electronic health records.
• Demonstrated ability to take and record vital signs; perform venipunctures for laboratory samples, perform point-of-care laboratory testing, transfer and transport patients in a safe manner using proper body mechanics; recognize signs and symptoms indicating distress; and to perform CPR if needed.
• Have good patient assessment skills.
• Have good documentation skills.
• Be detail oriented.
• Have the ability to work well with medical staff, officers and offenders.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Must successfully pass a DHHS background check and pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.

Nice To Haves

• State of Utah Medical Assistant Certification is desirable, but not required.
• Knowledge of patient care, personal care techniques, and infection control measures.
• Knowledge of medications to assist medical personnel.
• Ability to perform venipunctures for laboratory samples, perform point-of-care laboratory testing and perform sample analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to take and record vital signs; to transfer and transport patients in a safe manner using proper body mechanics.
• Appropriately intervene in crisis or problem situations.
• Basic life support certification
• Ability to work in a secure/locked environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, take initiative, organize duties, and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of individual's care.
• Check and record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, blood sugars, weight, etc. as directed by nursing staff.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician or medical staff.
• Help medical staff examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections, removing sutures and changing dressings on wounds.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing or forwarding to a laboratory.
• Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filled out and available in patients medical records.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations; disinfects and cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.
• Keep medical supplies stocked, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required.
• Properly dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, etc.)

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed