Certified Medical Assistant Internal/External - Corrections - Civil Service

Certified Medical Assistant Internal/External - Corrections - Civil Service

Salary

$63,114.48 - $76,746.12 Annually

Location

Corrections Main-3025 Oakes Ave, Everett, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-COR-0346-NOV

Department

Corrections

Division

Corrections Medical

Opening Date

11/12/2026

Closing Date

11/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

BASIC FUNCTION

Provides basic direct medical assistant care to inmates in the Snohomish County Jail.

Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Prepares inmate patients for health care visit by rooming inmates for the provider appointments; supports patient care delivery by assisting providers during examinations; takes vital signs of inmates.
• Assists with the preparation of treatment carts of daily treatments for inmates.
• Answers phone calls; schedules appointments; calls for records verification history.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing inmate patients; reviews, records and scans information obtained into inmates electronic medical record; charts information regarding health status, treatment, test results and medication log; prepares required reports.
• Prepares laboratory specimens; performs basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposes of contaminated supplies; sterilizes medical instruments used in the clinic; administers medications within the jail facility within scope of practice; authorizes prescription refills as directed by a provider; telephones pharmacies for prescriptions; draws blood samples; prepares inmate patients for x-rays; conducts electrocardiogram (EKG) on inmate patients; removes sutures; changes wound dressings.
• Educates inmate patients by providing information and instructions on medications and diet; answers questions from inmate patients regarding the information provided.
• Responds to insurance companies and other third-party inquiries; records billing information of services rendered; completes insurance forms as needed.
• Ensures adequate supplies are on hand by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt of products.
• Ensures proper equipment operation by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, facilitating preventive maintenance and calling for repairs as needed.
• Maintains a safe, secure, professional and healthy work environment by adhering to and enforcing professional standards, policies and procedures; complies with legal regulations including federal, state and local requirements.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the work area.
• Performs related duties within the medical clinic or medical housing module as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant - Certified program; State of Washington Medical Assistant - Certified License. Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers and CPR/AED certification is preferred. High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for employment must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination and a psychological evaluation and pre-employment drug screening. Candidates must be at least 18 years old at the time of application. No maximum age. As a condition of continued employment, must maintain Medical Assistant certification and license as required by applicable statutes.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• medical assistant principles, practices and concepts
• basic problem solving methods
• clinic medications

Ability to:

• utilize basic problem solving skills
• work and effectively communicate with inmates and co-workers
• utilize medical assistant knowledge and apply proper techniques
• follow oral and written instructions
• keep records and prepare reports
• promptly and accurately assess emergency situations
• remain up-to-date on job knowledge through participation in educational opportunities

SUPERVISION

Employee performs duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse Supervisor. Employees independently perform recurring duties as assigned by a registered nurse or practitioner. New or unusual assignments are performed under specific instructions and technical direction by a registered nurse or practitioner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed in a maximum security detention facility, primarily in the medical clinic and medical housing modules. Employees are required to work primarily day shift as assigned. Employees may be required to restrain, lift or move inmates for emergency medical purposes. There is constant exposure to hazardous chemicals, hazardous waste, bio-hazardous material; pharmaceuticals, infectious diseases and in-person contact with inmates. Physical and mental demands include ability to perform tasks involved in operating common office equipment; move and/or lift up to forty (40) pounds; sit and stand for long periods of time; manual dexterity to include bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and reaching; digital dexterity; talking; seeing; hearing; reasoning and analyzing complex information.

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.

Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The Countys contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the Countys ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide to learn more.

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Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient?

• Yes, United States Citizen
• Yes, Legal Permanent Resident
• Yes, DACA Recipient
• None of above

03

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04

This position is a full-time position that is staffed 7 days a week, including holidays, and you may be required to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Are you willing to accept this type of shift?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you earned a certification from an accredited medical assistant program?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you hold a Medical Assistant - Certified License issued by the State of Washington?

• Yes
• No

07

Please provide your license number.

08

This position will require you to undergo a number of pre-employment examinations including but not limited to a comprehensive background investigation, polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, and pre-employment drug screening. If selected to move forward in this process, do you agree to these special requirements as documented in the job description?

• Yes
• No

09

Is all the information youve provided in this questionnaire true and accurate to the best of your knowledge? Do you understand that this information will be verified, and that any misstatement will result in removal from the eligibility list and/or the position if already hired?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Snohomish County

Address 3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503

Everett, Washington, 98201

Phone (425) 388-3411

Website http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2553