Job Description
Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is currently seeking Medical Assistants MA to fill a full-time position located in a correctional facility in Jamestown, CA. Candidates must have at least one year experience. This is an urgent need, so please be prepared to submit a copy of your CA MA Certification , Copy of your Resume, and 2 -3 References . 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,
Payrate: $22/hr
Shift : Mon-Fri 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM or 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Orientation : 2 weeks
Requirements for Submissions - Possess and maintain while providing services to CDCR 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
- 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.
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
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)
- Generous 401(k) Contributions with Access to Financial Advisors
- Nationwide contract opportunities
- Dedicated Administrative Support Staff
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Additional Resources - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and identity theft recovery
- 24/7 Nurseline for health-related inquiries
- Rula Mental Health Support: Therapy and psychiatry services
- Travel Assistance Program: Medical support and emergency assistance while traveling
- BenefitHub and LifeMart Discounts: Access to discounts on travel, shopping, Pet Insurance, movie tickets, flight and more
- Access HSP's wide range of wellness resources through Anthem’s wellness portal.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Relief, Immediate start, Shift work,