Medical Assistant (MA)

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant (MA)– Correctional FacilityRole Summary

Are you an organized, detail-oriented Medical Assistant looking to escape irregular clinic hours and step into a stable, purpose-driven role? We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant (MA) to join our clinical team within a secure facility. In this vital position, you will provide a balanced blend of clinical and administrative support under the direction of licensed nursing staff and healthcare providers. Operating within a highly structured environment, you will play a key role in intake screenings, point-of-care testing, and chronic care clinics for an underserved patient population. If you are a proactive professional who thrives on clinical variety, values exceptional structural stability, and can maintain strong professional boundaries, we invite you to bring your talent to our team!

Duties & ResponsibilitiesClinical Support & Patient Care

• Provider Assistance: Assist healthcare providers during patient examinations, specialized treatments, and clinical procedures.

• Vitals & Intake: Obtain and meticulously document patient vital signs, medical histories, and initial health information during intake screenings and chronic care clinics.

• Specimen & Testing: Perform accurate laboratory specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and other clinical tasks within your professional scope of practice.

• Medication Support: Safely administer routine medications and treatments as permitted by state regulations and facility policies.

• Emergency Readiness: Respond calmly and appropriately to medical emergencies, assisting the broader healthcare staff during urgent situations.

• Area Sanitation: Prepare, organize, and sanitize examination and treatment areas, strictly enforcing infection control and health guidelines.

• Supply Chain Stewardship: Monitor, inventory, and stock vital medical supplies, clinical equipment, and pharmaceuticals.

• Health Record Management: Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely medical records within electronic and paper health record systems (EHR/EMR).

• Care Coordination: Schedule patient appointments and efficiently coordinate healthcare services as directed by nursing leadership.

• Security & Boundary Management: Adhere uncompromisedly to all facility safety and security protocols while maintaining patient confidentiality under HIPAA regulations and establishing firm professional boundaries.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Training: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

• Credentials: Current Medical Assistant certification or registration (CMA or RMA) as required by state regulations.

• Life Support: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Experience Baseline: Minimum of one (1) year of active clinical experience as a Medical Assistant.

• Physical Capability: Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 25 pounds, and move quickly throughout the facility to respond to emergency situations.

Desired Qualifications

• Specialized Settings: Prior experience working in public health, community clinics, behavioral health, or correctional healthcare environments.

• Tech-Savvy: Direct, hands-on experience utilizing Electronic Medical Record (EMR/EHR) software platforms.

• Core Competencies: Strong knowledge of medical terminology, exceptional organizational skills, and a proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Location and Work Type

• Work Type: Full-Time Contract Position .

• Work Setting: On-site, structured correctional facility environment.

• Schedule: Shift: M-F 6am - 2:30pm, 40 hours/wk or Shift: M-F 8am - 4:30pm, 40 hours/wk

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