CMA, CF-FT Days Correctional Health Dtwn

About the Role

This position involves working under the direction of Licensed Healthcare Professionals within a jail or detention facility. The Certified Medical Assistant will perform clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care and clinic operations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and maintain medical records information.
• Take and record vital signs, prepare patients for examination.
• Draw blood and apply/read Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) skin tests.
• Enter medical and social histories, perform intakes and discharges for patients.
• Assist Healthcare Providers with clinic procedures and patient flow.
• Know and apply vaccine requirements for patients from newborns through adulthood.
• Utilize knowledge of ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding for clinic procedures and physician billing.

Requirements

• One year of Medical Assistant experience required.
• Certified Medical Assistant Certificate required.
• CPR certification required.
• High School Education or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant course required.
• Proficiency in CRT and typing.
• THS/CHIP EMR experience required.
• Pre-employment drug screening, background screening, and security clearance required.

Skills

• Highly effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of patient flow processes in a clinic setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.