Certified Medical Assistant
Wexford Health Sources · Memphis, TN · 1 wk ago
HealthcareInternship
Shelby County Divisions of Corrections, Memphis, TN – Evening 8-hour shift
About the role
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. delivers compassionate, patient-centered care to underserved populations in correctional healthcare. As a Medical Assistant, you will support providers and nursing staff to ensure efficient delivery of healthcare services in a unique and rewarding environment.
Responsibilities
- Obtain vital signs, perform patient screenings, and gather clinical information for healthcare providers
- Assist physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers with examinations, treatments, and minor procedures
- Implement provider orders and support patient care activities within scope of practice
- Maintain accurate documentation, patient records, and medical unit inventory
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical equipment and instruments
- Provide basic patient education, first aid, CPR, and administrative support as needed
Requirements
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or other Medical Assistant certification from vocational/technical school
- Current CPR certification
- High School Diploma or GED
- Strong organizational, communication, and patient care skills
- Healthcare experience preferred
Benefits
- Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
- Generous paid-time-off program combining vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
- Continuing education options and free CEUs
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
- Discounted tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
- Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more