Certified Medical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant (CMA/CNA) - $2,500 Sign on Bonus

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history
• Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and weight
• Administering medication (under the direction of a physician)
• Providing basic wound care
• Performing basic laboratory tests
• 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

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Current Certification as Certified Medical Assistant in AZ
• Active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks like CPR
• Good balance and endurance throughout a shift