Position Medical Assistant
Location Hartsville TN 37074
Facility Correctional
Shift: 36 hour guarantee
Assignment Length: 8 weeks
Pay $1100/week on W2/ 36 hours.
Requirements:
High school diploma GED certification or equivalent or greater.
Must be state certified as a Medical Assistant in the state of employment or meet the state guidelines for exceptions to certification.
A valid drivers license is required.
BLS (AHA)
Responsibilities:
The Certified Medical Assistant performs and assists with a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of a physician and supervision of a licensed nurse.
Conduct peripheral venipuncture to collect blood samples from patients/residents and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Assist with the administration of oral medications and via subcutaneous and intramuscular routes as directed by the licensed nurse and according to state scope of practice guidelines.
Assist nurses with EKGs and other diagnostic tests and clinical procedures in accordance with level of training and health services policies and procedures.
Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and obstructed airway techniques.
Dress and bandage wounds; assist with immobilization of bone and joint injuries
Provide oxygen therapy; insert nasal and oral airway as directed by a licensed nurse.
Assist with urinary catheterizations.
Benefits and Compensation:
- Health Insurance (Vison Medical and Dental through Blue Cross)
- Referral Bonus
- 401(k) Investment Plan
- Personal assistance before during and after assignments
- Assistance for medical compliance requirements