Medical Assistant – Correctional Health – Medical Infirmary

About the role

The Medical Assistant provides essential support to nursing and medical staff in patient care, performing routine administrative and clinical duties. This role coordinates activities in outpatient and procedural areas to ensure efficient patient flow, while maintaining high standards of patient safety and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake and registration
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by a physician
• Collect and process specimens for laboratory testing
• Perform basic diagnostic tests such as blood pressure and temperature checks
• Prepare examination rooms and equipment
• Take and record patient histories and vital signs
• Coordinate patient appointments and referrals
• Provide patient education and counseling
• Handle correspondence and billing inquiries

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Medical Assistant certification from one of the following: AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP
• Vision and Hearing certifications as appropriate to specialty area within six (6) months of hire
• Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program
• Other certificates as required by unit/service
• One (1) year of recent relevant experience in a healthcare facility preferred

Qualifications

• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Writing / Composing: Reports
• Language(s): Bilingual skills preferred
• Proficiencies: P.C.

Skills

• Specialty-specific competency validation may be required in a specialty area

Job Attributes

• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Medical Terms
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime
• Other Requirements: Computer and/or Key Entry Experience
• Equipment Operated: Medical equipment (e.g., EKG, sterilization, phlebotomy), computer, fax machine

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in this posting.

Pay

$24.35 – $31.04 / hour

Schedule

Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime