Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / Administrative Assistant (AA)

NaphCare is partnering with Everhealth to hire a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / Administrative Assistant (AA) to join our team of medical professionals in the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

About the role

As a Correctional CMA / AA, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to individuals in residence. This position operates within a controlled environment where security is a top priority. You will assist physicians and other healthcare professionals with examinations, take patient histories, record vital signs, and support administrative tasks. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference for a diverse population of patients with complex medical needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply—we provide training in correctional healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Duties
  • Perform routine blood drawing procedures as applicable by licensure
  • Take and document vital signs, height, weight, and assist with PPDs and EKGs as required
  • Assist with examinations and/or treatments; report all changes in patients’ conditions
  • Assist with patient hygiene, ambulation, and dressing changes
• Administrative Duties
  • Receive and route visitors, inquiries, and issues to the appropriate staff
  • Transmit correspondence and medical records via mail, email, or fax
  • Perform clerical and administrative functions, including ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies
  • Sort and distribute mail and interoffice correspondence
  • Perform bookkeeping duties, such as preparation of expense reports and maintaining petty cash and receipts
  • Transmit and maintain medical claims, subpoenas, and medical record requests as required
  • Assist with staff scheduling and coordinate meetings
  • Prepare and maintain monthly reporting and statistical data
  • Gather and maintain documentation required for accreditation surveys
  • Notify critical information to management that may impact client/vendor relations or patient care

Requirements

• CMA Certification—completion of an accredited medical assisting program
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Able to obtain BLS/CPR Certification (AHA required)
• Office Lab Assistant License (for Nevada only)
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism, and adherence to a Code of Conduct
• Comply with all facility 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
• Lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds)
• Bend, squat, reach, push, pull, and walk significant distances
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR
• Maintain good balance and endurance throughout a shift

Pay

Pay rates range from $20.70 to $21.85 per hour.

Benefits

For full-time employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting 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 starting day one
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs