Medical assistant medical

Job description

Let us use our contacts to land you a job at a State Prison in San Diego, CA!

Global Service Resources (GSR), a leading Healthcare Company is in need of Medical Assistants for Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, CA.

Pay : $24 - $25 / hr on W2

Schedule : Monday-Friday

Time : 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM

Requirements :

Must have a BLS from American Heart Association only

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.

Must have complete and updated immunizations, TB test, etc

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.

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 in order 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

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

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

Assist patient / youth with activities of daily living and provide nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Contact us today!

Jay Flores

Healthcare Recruiter

576- 8217

Job Types : Full-time, Contract

Pay : $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours : No less than 40 per week

Benefits : Dental insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Medical specialties :

Urgent Care

Schedule : Weekends as needed

Weekends as needed

Work setting : Inpatient

Inpatient

In-person

Experience :

Vital signs : 1 year (Preferred)

Medical Assistant : 1 year (Required)

License / Certification :

BLS Certification (Required)

Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location : In person

Last updated : 2024-05-10