Certified Medical Assistant

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, which includes procedures as regulated by certification such as, but not

limited to, the following:

a. Administer basic life support in emergency situations to patient/youth and staff;

b. Use medical equipment safely;

c. Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and skin tests;

d. Administer eye/ear washes;

e. Administer prescribed medications topically, sublingually, and orally;

f. Administer basic breathing treatments;

g. Remove casts, splints, sutures, and other external devices;

h. Change simple dressing;

i. Collect blood via capillary and venipuncture techniques;

j. Collect lab specimens using appropriate collection equipment; label specimens appropriately for

evaluation;

k. Measure vital signs;

I. Administer basic vision tests when indicated;

m. Conduct Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived point of care testing for the purpose

of determining a patient/youth's physical condition;

n. Demonstrate the use of healthcare appliances (i.e., canes, crutches, braces);

o. Attend to the physical needs of patient/youth in order to ensure comfort;

p. Perform therapeutic interventions in order to assist patient/youth in regaining or improve

physical/behavior adaptive skills;

q. 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;

r. Identify patient/youth with disabilities in order to ensure reasonable accommodations are

provided;

s. Care for patents'/youths' personal property in order to ensure safe storage until it is returned;

t. Assist and follow provider orders during medical exams and treatments;

u. 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;

v. Observe, document and report clinical symptoms and behavior; record medical history; i.e., test

results, vitals, in the health record; prepare exam rooms;

w. Maintain confidentiality when dealing with medical information;

x. Practice universal precautions in order to maintain infection controls;

y. Identify and report possible security breaches that could lead to escape; identify and report behavior

that may signal an impending incident; and

z. 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.