Medical Assistant - Jail Correctional Medicine - Administration - 6
Brazos County•Bryan, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) role in a correctional facility focuses on supportive clinical duties under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals, including nurses (RN/LVN), advanced practice nurses, Physician Assistants, and Physicians. This role involves a range of essential duties from taking vital signs and assisting with medical procedures to patient intake, documentation, and medication administration support within a secure correctional environment.
Requirements
- High School or GED
- Nurse Assistant Certificate/ Medical Assistant/ EMT – Basic/ Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or equivalent
- 0-1 year of experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- Certification in the area of study
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Knowledge of Clinical Procedures (vital signs, injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection)
- Knowledge of Administrative Procedures (scheduling, medical billing, coding (ICD-10, CPT), and insurance processing)
- Knowledge of HIPAA & Patient Confidentiality
- Knowledge of Basic Anatomy and Physiology
- Knowledge of Infection Control and Safety Procedures
- Knowledge of Pharmacology Basics
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Customer Service skills
- Ethics in Healthcare knowledge
- Skill in Taking Vital Signs
- Skill in Venipuncture and Injections
- Skill in Medical Charting
- Skill in Performing EKGs
- Skill in Assisting with Exams and Procedures
- Skill in Scheduling and Office Management
- Skill in Handling Medical Billing and Coding
- Skill in Use of EHR/EMR Systems
- Skill in Sterilizing Instruments
- Skill in Communicating Effectively
Nice To Haves
- EMT – Basic or Higher (Such as paramedic) or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- >1 year of experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- Certification in the area of study
Responsibilities
- Measure and record patients' vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration.
- Prepare individuals for medical examinations and assist healthcare providers during evaluations.
- Assist with medical procedures.
- Assist with the physical transfer of patients (such as by wheelchair, stand by assistance with people walking with canes or walkers).
- Assist with showers and basic hygiene if needed by a patient.
- Draw blood and prepare specimens for lab designated pick-up.
- Obtain basic medical histories and information about current health concerns or symptoms and document the histories in the medical record.
- Document findings accurately in medical records in accordance with facility policies and HIPAA regulations.
- Assist with obtaining documentation from the patient’s primary care physician, hospitals, pharmacies and other health care providers, and placing records on chart.
- Assist in the distribution or “passing” of prescribed medications as directed and supervised by licensed nursing staff, adhering to correctional healthcare protocols.
- Administer subcutaneous / intramuscular / subcutaneous injections.
- Administer Narcan and epinephrine in a medical emergency situation.
- Monitor for and report any adverse reactions or patient concerns related to medications.
- Assist with scheduling follow-up visits, offsite appointments, and coordination with other departments.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with inmates, correctional staff, and healthcare providers.
- Follow all facility procedures related to safety, security, infection control, and patient confidentiality.
- Maintain awareness of surroundings and follow correctional protocols at all times.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
