Medical Assistant (Licensed) - FCC Hazelton, WV

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant (Licensed) – FCC Hazelton, WV This Position Is Contingent Upon Bid Award W ork Location
Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Hazelton 1640 Sky View Dr,Bruceton Mills, WV 26525

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries, Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
• Type of Employment: 40 hours per week
• Estimated Period of Performance: 01 October 2026 to 30 September 2026, with four additional 12-month option years.
• Total Compensation: $22.71 per hour.
• Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80 hours per year, occurring on day one.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year, occurring on day one.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays

Su mmary of Services

The Medical Assistant (MA) will assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and treatments. Obtain and document patient vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information. Prepare patients for examinations and procedures. Draw blood and administer medications as directed by authorized healthcare providers.

W orking Hours

The weekly schedule will normally consist of either five 8-hour workdays or four 10-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Work hours will normally be between 0600 and 1800, with a 30-minuteunpaid lunch break. The Medical Assistant shall not be paid overtime or work more than 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant school or program.
• Current licensure as a Medical Assistant in the State of West Virginia.
• Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Certification is recommended as a Medical Assistant from a National Organization such as the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT).

**Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.

Attire

The Medical Assistant is expected to wear professional clothing that is appropriate to the correctional environment while on duty; business attire or scrub-type uniforms are approved. No articles of clothing worn by the Medical Assistant will be khaki tan, khaki green, tan, dark green, gray, orange, or camouflage in color or pattern. Footwear will be closed-toe, flat-bottom, and completely cover the feet; fluid resistance and non-slip soles are preferred. Protective vests will be supplied by the institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and treatments.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Draw blood and administer medications as directed by authorized healthcare providers.
• Provide interpretation of technical and clinical information as needed.
• Perform procedures within scope of practice, including sterile dressing application and packing, enemas, suture and staple application/removal, and application of orthopedic splints as prescribed.
• Assist providers during minor surgical procedures, including biopsies, laceration repairs, and excision of small masses.
• Perform routine treatments and diagnostic procedures, including electrocardiograms (EKGs), peak flow measurements, point-of-care blood glucose testing, point-of-care urinalysis testing, laboratory specimen collection, and venipuncture.
• Administer directly observed therapy (DOT/pill line) medications.
• Support clinic patient flow by obtaining vital signs and weight and uploading laboratory results into the Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR) system.
• Follow all standard infection prevention and control protocols.
• Assist with patient discharge and ensure patients understand follow-up care instructions.
• Clean, sterilize, maintain, and perform minor troubleshooting of clinical equipment; report defective equipment for corrective action.
• Maintain adequate clinical supply inventories and notify appropriate personnel when supplies require replenishment.
• Ensure instruments and unauthorized items are properly secured and not left in patient care areas during non-patient care hours.
• Assist with medical record audits and quality reviews.
• Perform clerical and administrative support duties, including use of institution-specific computer systems such as SENTRY.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Health Services Manual and institutional policies and procedures necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US:

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

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