Certified Medical Assistant -Float West Region/Upper Peninsula

About the role

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is a pivotal healthcare professional who provides essential support to medical staff and delivers exceptional patient care. The primary responsibilities include assisting physicians and nurses in a clinical setting, managing patient information, and performing various clinical and administrative tasks. This role requires a combination of medical knowledge, patient interaction skills, and administrative expertise to ensure efficient and effective healthcare delivery. Must be able to travel through the West Region and Upper Peninsula as needed to assist with telehealth; travel will be compensated per the employee handbook.

Responsibilities

• Work within a correctional facility.
• Administer medications and record daily medication to patients in state‑approved facilities; complete other delegated nursing tasks allowed by state law.
• Order stock medication on an as‑needed basis, not to exceed established maximum inventory levels.
• Reconcile daily medications received from pharmacy against faxed order form.
• Distribute ordered medications to appropriate storage area; rotate stock and return outdated medications to pharmacy.
• Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care.
• Observe patients and document changes in their condition.
• Notify pharmacy of incarcerated individuals’ transfers or releases.
• Seek guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
• Follow federal, state, and agency regulations to protect health of self and others.
• Adhere to Universal Precaution procedures and established Infection Control procedures.
• Gather samples for analysis.
• Respond to emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify needs and report back to the nursing/HCP team for guidance.
• Proficient with CPR and recognize need to implement; receive re‑certification training annually.
• Assist in cleaning, sterilizing, and securing of equipment; ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
• Attend training and meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or relevant qualification.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with completion of a medical assistant training program.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401(k) & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account