Medical Assistant

About this role

Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is currently seeking Certified Medical Assistants to fill a full-time position located in a correctional facility in Tehachapi, CA. Candidates must have at least one year experience. Under the licensure of a Physician and Surgeon, or Podiatrist, and under assigned administrative supervision at a correctional Institution/Facility, the Temporary Relief Medical Assistant shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant in accordance with the Institution's policies and procedures. The Temporary/Relief Medical Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clinical duties,

Pay Rate: $25/hr

Pay Rate: Mon-Fri 7A-3:30P

Location: Tehachapi, CA

Job Duties:

• Administer basic life support in emergency situations to patient/youth and staff;
• Use medical equipment safely;
• Administer intradermal,subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and skin tests;
• Administer eye/ear washes; e. Administer prescribed medications topically, sublingually, and orally;
• Administer basic breathing treatments;
• Remove casts, splints, sutures, and other external devices;
• Change simple dressing;
• Collect blood via capillary and venipuncture techniques;
• Collect lab specimens using appropriate collection equipment; label specimens appropriately for evaluation;
• Measure vital signs;
• Administer basic vision tests when indicated;
• Conduct Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived point of care testing for the purpose of determining a patient/youth's physical condition;
• Demonstrate the use of healthcare appliances (i.e., canes, crutches, braces);
• Attend to the physical needs of patient/youth inorder to ensure comfort;
• Perform therapeutic interventions in order to assist patient/youth in regaining or improve physical/behavior adaptive skills;
• Explain treatment procedures and medical instructions; communicate with patient/youth and staff in order to gather information necessary for completing job duties; provide effective communication to patient/youth with disabilities;
• Identify patient/youth with disabilities in order to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided;
• Care for patents'/youths' personal property in order to ensure safe storage until it is returned;
• Assist and follow provider orders during medical exams and treatments;
• Interview patient/youth to obtain medical information in order to inform provider; prepare patient/youth for medical examinations; escort patient/youth to the exam room from the waiting area with and without the assistance of correctional officers;
• Observe, document and report clinical symptoms and behavior; record medical history; i.e., test results, vitals, in the health record; prepare exam rooms;
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with medical information; x. Practice universal precautions in order to maintain infection controls;
• Identify and report possible security breaches that could lead to escape; identify and report behavior that may signal an impending incident; and
• Schedule patient/youth; inventory medical clinic and office supplies; and assist staff in the counting, distribution, and accounting for all utensils to prevent their use as weapons

Qualifications: 

• A current and valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California, to practice as a Medical Assistant
  • Must have MA certificate from 1 of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Certification Association, American Medical Technologists, California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants, OR Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc.
• BLS
• 2 References
• Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Basic Life: $25,000 (100% employer paid)
• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) : $25,000 (100% employer paid)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D: Additional coverage options available for employees, spouses and children (100% employee paid)
• Company  401(k) plans with eligibility from the 1^st day of the month following hire.
• Nationwide contract opportunities
• Dedicated Administrative Support Staff

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• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and identity theft recovery
• 24/7 Nurseline for health-related inquiries
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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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