Medical Assistant MA

Job Summary

& Responsibilities Certified Medical Assistant needed for position in correctional facility MA shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Medical Assistant (MA) Services in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures. Duties/Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to: Assist patient/youth with activities of daily living and provide nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse; Perform and document rounds of patient/youth receiving medical and/or psychiatric care and report changes in patient/youth condition to the RN Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing Assist other non-custody staff to provide patient/youth care Prepare documentation for patient/youth transfers to other Institutions/Facilities or trips to specialty appointments Complete all required documentation of patient/youth care, provide written or oral reports, and record entries in log books Clean, maintain, and check equipment Check inventory, order and check supplies Requirements MUST HAVE STATE CERTIFICATION BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) American Medical Technologists (AMT) California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CCBMA) Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute (MMCI) BLS (American Heart Association) One or more years of MA experience Benefits Direct Deposit Healthcare benefits through Nightingale's List Weekly pay Eligibility for State benefits Ability to go Temp to perm