Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job Description:

Position- Medical Assistant
Location- Clifton, TN 38425
Facility- Correctional
Shift: Days, 07:00Am -03:00Pm, Monday- Friday
Assignment Length: 12 weeks

Requirements:

• Expected to have open availability to work per the Scheduling Policy.
• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater.
• Must be state certified as a Medical Assistant in the state of employment or meet the state guidelines for exceptions to certification.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• BLS (AHA)

Responsibilities:

• The Certified Medical Assistant performs and assists with a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of a physician and supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Conduct peripheral venipuncture to collect blood samples from patients/residents and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Assist with the administration of oral medications and via subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, as directed by the licensed nurse and according to state scope of practice guidelines.
• Assist nurses with EKG's and other diagnostic tests and clinical procedures in accordance with level of training and health services policies and procedures.
• Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and obstructed airway techniques.
• Dress and bandage wounds; assist with immobilization of bone and joint injuries
• Provide oxygen therapy; insert nasal and oral airway as directed by a licensed nurse.
• Assist with urinary catheterizations.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Health Insurance (Vison, Medical and Dental through Blue Cross)
• Referral Bonus
• 401(k) Investment Plan
• Personal assistance before, during, and after assignments
• Assistance for medical compliance requirements

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $1,080.00 - $1,220.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• CMA: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person