Medical Assistant

Klamath County • Klamath Falls, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides medical health care and assessment to inmates incarcerated at the Klamath County Jail.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of Excel Spreadsheet software and Epic, Word, Publisher, OHP, Alert & CCare Word Processing software.
• Certified as an Emergency Medical Technician – Basic or above OR an Oregon Certification as a CNA or CMA.
• CPR Certification
• Valid Oregon Driver's License
• Satisfactory criminal history and background review as determined by the Sheriff's Office.
• A minimum of six months experience in a health setting as a laboratory assistant or medical or nursing assistant; possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary training as a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• Requires some knowledge of community health care services; basic knowledge of the processes involved in the operation of a medical office; some knowledge of basic medical equipment.
• The employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• A current, valid, and properly classed driver's license is required; driving record must, for a period of three years immediately preceding employment or any date during employment thereafter, be free of any violation for: 1) reckless driving, 2) hit and run, 3) driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or 4) more than one moving violation of any other type.
• Operate motor vehicle, as in a car, in the course of one's employment.
• Must have current, valid insurance for driving a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates people arrested for acceptance into jail; processes and completes initial medical screening.
• Evaluates vital signs and verifies medications.
• Evaluates for drug and alcohol withdrawal.
• Treats minor wounds and illnesses.
• Responds to and manages medical emergencies in the facility.
• Assists other medical staff with managing medical care for inmates with chronic and acute illness.
• Coordinates ambulance transfers with local Fire/EMS service.
• Coordinates private vehicle transfer for medical appointments.
• Dispenses prescription and non-prescription medications according to physician's and FNP orders.
• Maintains medical records within the facility, including computer data entry and filing.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED