Certified Medical Assistant
CorrHealth, Fort Collins, CO, United States
Position Overview
Responsible for helping the medical staff and patients by providing clinical and office assistance in the county detention facilities that CorrHealth services.
Schedule
M-F, 7am-3pm
Essential Job Duties
Welcomes and prepares patients for health care visits, including performing vitals, blood draws, x-ray prep, and electrocardiograms
Verifies inmate information and medical history, and completes records by adding all examination, treatment, and test results
Maintains examination room instruments, supplies, and equipment
Helps health care providers during examinations
Keeps supplies and equipment ready and operational
Prepares laboratory specimens and performs basic lab tests on premises
Appropriate disposal/sterilization of contaminated supplies or medical equipment
Appropriately dresses and treats wounds
Orders/authorizes drug prescriptions and refills as directed
Educates inmates by providing medication and diet information and instructions
Performs duties that the physician delegates and deems proficient to perform under direct supervision
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
Active National Certification from an accredited testing program
High school diploma or GED
1+ year(s) of certified medical assistance experience
1+ year(s) of certified medication pass/medication aide experience
Competencies
Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
Excellent verbal and written comprehension
Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to use a computer and learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
Employment Requirements
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
Must have current CPR/BLS certification
Must have current TB test taken within one year
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
Willing to assist coworkers in job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Security Requirements
Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
Ability to position oneself in different spaces
Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates, including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.
Other
Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc.
Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect.
Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).
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Responsible for helping the medical staff and patients by providing clinical and office assistance in the county detention facilities that CorrHealth services.
Schedule
M-F, 7am-3pm
Essential Job Duties
Welcomes and prepares patients for health care visits, including performing vitals, blood draws, x-ray prep, and electrocardiograms
Verifies inmate information and medical history, and completes records by adding all examination, treatment, and test results
Maintains examination room instruments, supplies, and equipment
Helps health care providers during examinations
Keeps supplies and equipment ready and operational
Prepares laboratory specimens and performs basic lab tests on premises
Appropriate disposal/sterilization of contaminated supplies or medical equipment
Appropriately dresses and treats wounds
Orders/authorizes drug prescriptions and refills as directed
Educates inmates by providing medication and diet information and instructions
Performs duties that the physician delegates and deems proficient to perform under direct supervision
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
Active National Certification from an accredited testing program
High school diploma or GED
1+ year(s) of certified medical assistance experience
1+ year(s) of certified medication pass/medication aide experience
Competencies
Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
Excellent verbal and written comprehension
Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to use a computer and learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
Employment Requirements
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
Must have current CPR/BLS certification
Must have current TB test taken within one year
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
Willing to assist coworkers in job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Security Requirements
Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
Ability to position oneself in different spaces
Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates, including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.
Other
Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc.
Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect.
Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).
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