Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Full Time Days at NaphCare in US-AZ-Tucson

Job description

• NaphCare is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team of medical professionals in the Pima County Detention Center in Tucson, Arizona . We currently have a Full Time Days position available!
• As a Correctional CMA , you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including assisting physicians and other healthcare professionals with examinations, taking patient histories, vital signs, supporting administrative tasks, etc. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.
• *New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!*

Responsibilities

• As a CMA , you will play a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to:
• Performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history
• Taking and documenting vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, weight, PPDs, EKGs and basic laboratory tests
• Staggered intermittent safety checks
• Administering medication (under the direction of a physician)
• Providing basic wound care, performing routine blood drawing procedures and routine clinical tasks
• Assisting with patient hygiene, ambulation and dressing changes
• Assisting providers during patient examinations and procedures
• Providing basic patient education and instructions
• Scheduling and coordinating patient appointments
• Maintaining inventory of medical and office supplies
• Answering phones, emails and other forms of communications

Requirements

• New grads are encouraged to apply!
• CMA Certification - Completion of an accredited medical assisting program
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR certification, if required (AHA required)
• Office Lab Assistant License (for Nevada only)
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
• Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Skills

Required

• CMA Certification
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• BLS CPR certification (AHA required)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Integrity and professionalism

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs
• If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process , and I’ll be in touch.