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Corrections Certified Medical Assistant

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Milan, NM

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JOB DETAILS
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SKILLS
Assisted Living, Blood Bank, CPR Certification, Catheterization, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Driver's License, Electrocardiogram, Healthcare, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Laboratory Analysis, License Management, Medical Assistance, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medical Waste, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nursing Management, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Phlebotomy, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Sanitation, Specimen Collection, Team Player, Time Management, Wound Care
LOCATION
Milan, NM
POSTED
7 days ago

Are you a licensed Certified Medical Assistant looking for a FRESH START? If so, we can help YOU! HANSTAFF is a nationwide healthcare staffing company that has partnered with Correctional Facilities across your State to help them find AMAZING Nurses. We’re looking for you to become a valued member of the healthcare team at our client’s medical facility!

“ Candidate must live 70 miles away from the facility.

This position is located in “Milan,NM”
Traveler Hrly Rate $15.23
Gross Wages $548.28
Traveler Lodging $350.00
Travel M&I $147.00
Total Travel Stipend $497.00
Total Travel Pkg $1,054.28
Details
  • Full Time Schedules 
  • Some weekends may be required
  • 8 or 12 hour shifts available depending on the facility
  • Contract Position (flexible with shift availability is a plus)
  • 13 week initial duration M-F, 8-4:30

Duties:

Job Summary:
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. Monitor, record and report vital signs and patient's condition as needed; contact doctors, supervisors, hospitals, etc. by phone or radio.

Job Responsibilities:
-Utilize proper body mechanics to assist moving, lifting, carrying and conveying patients out of housing and/or other areas as necessary.
-Control and inventory medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment as required by established procedures.
-Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize appropriate sanitation methods.
-Document and report activities in accordance with established policies and/or procedures including medical file documentation.
-Maintain security and confidentiality of all medical records.
-Observe and record behavior.
-Securely store medical unit supplies and equipment or ensure their safe disposal
-Prepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary and/or operational records, reports and logs, using appropriate grammar, to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling; review reports and records produced on the shifts; properly processes all reports and documents in a timely manner.
-Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policy; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
-Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment. This includes giving information, instructions and directions.
-Coordinate the movement of inmates/residents to and from different areas for medical treatment.
-Engage in functions in confined areas that include such things as working rotating shifts and physically checking the doors, windows and other areas to verify they are secure.
-Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents and others encountered in an antagonistic environment.
-Provide medical care for inmates/residents which may result in possible exposure to body fluids, wastes and possible encounters with deceased or contagious persons.
-Endeavor to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract.
-Establish and maintain effective working relations with others and handle difficult interpersonal contacts.
-Add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

**See Attachment for Full Job Description**

Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Education:
Required Education:
-High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater.

Preferred Education:
-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-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.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A

Also allowed:

NHA – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
NCCT – National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA
AAMA – Certified Medical Assistant

Benefits
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Competitive Pay Packages
  • WEEKLY PAY
  • Travel Stipends are available for qualified candidates

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may fax a copy of your most recent resume to 877-858-6263. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (626)873-1098 and ask to speak with Michael Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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