Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Full Time Days
About the role
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. NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.
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