Medical Assistant - Correctional Health Services

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Health Services Division of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services is hiring a Medical Assistant to support nursing and provider staff in Salt Lake City. The role involves working effectively with medical staff, officers, and offenders in a secure correctional health setting. Administrative duties may include maintaining medical records and facilitating appointments. Clinical duties may include preparing treatment and examination rooms, recording patient medical histories, assisting the Registered Nurse on duty, and supporting patient care and medical procedures.

Employment is contingent on successfully passing a DHHS background check, pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections background screening. The role is in-office/on-site at 1480 N 8000 W, Salt Lake City, Utah. The position is not public-safety certified and does not require peace officer status or certification. Work involves safety risks and physical exertion, including standing, walking over rough surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and repeatedly or for extended periods lifting items up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Experience working in a hospital, nursing, health care clinic, or secure patient environment.
• Skill using computers and electronic health records.
• Ability to take and record vital signs.
• Ability to perform venipunctures for laboratory samples and point-of-care laboratory testing.
• Ability to transfer and transport patients safely using proper body mechanics.
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms indicating distress and perform CPR if needed.
• Good patient assessment and documentation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with medical staff, officers, and offenders.
• Ability to assist nurses or physicians with medical equipment or individual care.
• Ability to perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Ability to carry out the listed medical assistant duties, including specimen collection and handling, room preparation, supply and instrument maintenance, and required checks.

Nice To Haves

• State of Utah Medical Assistant Certification; desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of patient care, personal care techniques, and infection control measures.
• Knowledge of medications to assist medical personnel.
• Ability to appropriately intervene in crisis or problem situations.
• Basic life support certification.
• Ability to work in a secure or locked environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, take initiative, organize duties, and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing and provider staff in patient care and medical operations.
• Assist nurses or physicians with medical equipment and the provision of individual care.
• Check and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar, and weight, 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.
• Assist medical staff with examinations and treatment, including handing over instruments or materials, giving injections, removing sutures, and changing wound dressings.
• Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens for testing or forwarding to a laboratory.
• Ensure reports, laboratory results, and other information are completed and available in patient medical records.
• Maintain medical records and facilitate medical appointments.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and clean and disinfect rooms after examinations.
• Keep medical supplies stocked, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Dispose of contaminated supplies properly.
• Maintain required logs and checks, including refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, and oxygen.
• Assist the Registered Nurse on duty as needed.
• Transfer and transport patients safely using proper body mechanics; recognize signs and symptoms of distress and perform CPR if needed.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Job stability within a well-established organization.
• Career growth and opportunities to develop skills and pursue leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful work benefiting the community.
• Supportive work environment that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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