Certified Medical Assistant
About the role
As a Certified Medical Assistant at Southwestern Regional Jail, you'll provide direct support to physicians, nurses, and mid-level providers while ensuring patients receive safe, accurate, and timely care.
Responsibilities
- Obtaining and monitoring patient vital signs
- Transcribing and implementing physician orders within scope of practice
- Assisting with examinations and minor procedures
- Preparing treatment rooms and maintaining clean, stocked equipment and supplies
- Gathering and documenting patient data accurately
- Providing basic first aid and CPR when required
- Collecting subjective and objective information for nurse or provider review
- Aiding with medication and treatment interventions under provider direction
- Maintaining inventory, checking expiration dates, and restocking supply areas and first aid kits
- Sterilizing instruments and ensuring proper recordkeeping of medical equipment and supplies
- Supporting patient education as instructed
- Performing clerical duties including answering phones, filing, and chart documentation
Requirements
You'll need a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or equivalent from a vocational/technical program), active CPR certification, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Your commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and patient-centered care is essential.
Skills
Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.
Benefits
We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in this posting.
Schedule
Position schedule is PRN / As needed / Day, evening, and night shifts.