Job Description:
Position Medical Assistant
Location Hartsville TN 37074
Facility Correctional
Shift: Days 40hour weekly 8 hours per day 36 hours guarantee.
Assignment Length: 8 weeks
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:
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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.
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Conduct peripheral venipuncture to collect blood samples from patients/residents and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
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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.
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Assist nurses with EKGs and other diagnostic tests and clinical procedures in accordance with level of training and health services policies and procedures.
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Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
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Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and obstructed airway techniques.
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Dress and bandage wounds; assist with immobilization of bone and joint injuries
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Provide oxygen therapy; insert nasal and oral airway as directed by a licensed nurse.
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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