Medical Assistant

Fidelity Partners•Safford, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant will provide on-site clinical and administrative support within the Health Services Department at Federal Correctional Institution Safford in Safford, Arizona. The role includes patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection and handling, EKGs, examination support, scheduling, recordkeeping, supply control, and coordination with medical and custody personnel. Remote clinical services are not authorized unless expressly approved by the Government. This part-time position is listed for up to 18 hours per week, anticipated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., including a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The final schedule is subject to Government ordering and institutional needs. The position is contingent upon contract award and consists of one 12-month base period, four possible 12-month option periods, and a possible six-month extension, subject to award. Estimated total compensation is $27.02 per hour. Employment is contingent upon successful institution suitability screening, NCIC and fingerprint checks, employment and background verification, favorable credit review, orientation, credentialing, and facility access. No classified clearance is identified.

Requirements

Medical assistant and phlebotomy experience or documented training sufficient to perform assigned clinical duties safely.
Current phlebotomy certification or acceptable evidence of phlebotomy training and competency.
Current American Heart Association BLS or CPR certification, which must be maintained.
Competence in vital signs, venipuncture, urine specimen collection, EKG performance, patient preparation, and clinical assistance.
Computer, data-entry, scheduling, records, English-language, and medical-terminology skills.
Submit a current resume documenting relevant medical assistant and phlebotomy experience or training.
Submit a copy of current phlebotomy certification or acceptable phlebotomy training and competency documentation.
Submit a copy of current American Heart Association BLS or CPR certification.
Submit copies of applicable medical assistant education, certification, and training records.
Provide any background, health, identification, credentialing, security, or onboarding documents requested by Fidelity Partners or the Government/client.
Successfully complete institution suitability screening, NCIC and fingerprint checks, employment and background verification, favorable credit review, orientation, credentialing, and facility access requirements.

Nice To Haves

Correctional healthcare experience.
Bilingual English and Spanish capability.

Responsibilities

Obtain and accurately document patient histories, vital signs, and other intake information.
Perform venipuncture and collect, label, process, and route blood and urine specimens according to established procedures.
Perform EKGs and other authorized screening or diagnostic support procedures.
Prepare patients and examination areas and assist providers during clinical encounters.
Maintain electronic and paper health records, schedules, logs, forms, and required reports.
Coordinate appointments and communicate professionally with patients, healthcare staff, laboratory personnel, and custody staff.
Monitor and restock supplies and maintain clean, orderly clinical work areas.
Follow infection-control, specimen-integrity, privacy, safety, correctional security, and facility procedures.
Adapt duties and responsibilities as work schedules, locations, or priorities change based on Government or program needs.