Certified Medical Assistant

Ada County; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

PERSI retirement

11 paid holidays

Sick and parental leave

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Health Services Division, seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers with clinical and clerical tasks in a correctional setting. The role operates Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm and works within the Ada County Jail Health Services Unit, which serves patients with acute medical or mental health needs.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under provider direction, basic medical procedures, medication processing, appointment scheduling, and

Qualifications

• Requires CMA or RMA certification (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of triage process.
• Ability to demonstrate competency with basic medical procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidential medical records.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients under the direction of the provider and scope of practice.
• Performs medical and laboratory procedures as outlined by provider.
• Processes prescription medication and provides instructions.
• Assists in monitoring supplies and prescriptions.
• Schedules and documents appointments and tests; initiates reminders.
• Maintains documentation and records.

Skills

Triage knowledge

Basic medical procedures

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

CMA or RMA certification

Job description

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing technical, clinical, and clerical support to the providers and/or physicians. The position is located at the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Health Services Division.

ABOUT JAIL HEALTH SERVICES

The Ada County Jail can house up to 1,224 inmates and employs over 300 staff members. Our Health Services Unit houses up to 83 patients with acute medical or mental health care needs. Our team of 45 healthcare and support professionals works hard to meet the needs of our patients. Treatment plans are based on community best practice while also recognizing the security issues unique to a correctional setting. Working closely with our security staff, medical staff is never alone with the patients and, therefore, feel very safe.

SHIFT INFORMATION

This position works Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 3:00pm, with holidays off.

BENEFITS

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PERSI retirement (fixed monthly income in retirement)
• Matching deferred compensation plan; optional 401(k) and Roth IRA
• Eleven (11) paid holidays; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
• Free basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurance
• Wellness program
• Visit adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package.

• Provides care to patients under the direction of the provider and specific scope of practice;
• Performs medical and laboratory procedures as outlined by provider and/or physician;
• Processes prescription medication for refill and provide instruction per physician direction;
• Assists in monitoring supplies and prescriptions as outlined by provider and/or physician;
• Assists in monitoring medical equipment, maintaining inventory, and ordering replacements;
• Schedules and documents appointments, diagnostic tests, registrations using appropriate systems including computer and telephone, and initiates reminders as necessary;
• Copies and/or distributes information by appropriate medium including mail, email, and fax; and
• Locates documentation including files and records as needed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patients and their families;
• Serves as role model and mentor to co-workers;
• Maintains professional relationships and convey relevant information to other members of the health care team within facility and any applicable referral agencies;
• Initiates communication with peers about clinical priorities for care;
• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms using clinical procedures;
• Assists with the scheduling of all diagnostic tests;
• Relays information appropriately over telephone and other communication devices; and
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Graduation from a school of technology with current CMA or RMA certification or equivalent experience;
• Knowledge and understanding of the triage process;
• Skill in demonstrating competency with basic medical procedures;
• Ability to maintain confidential materials and medical records;
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and patience;
• Ability to observe and understand physical conditions and behavior;
• Ability and willingness to work with patients’ growth and development needs particularly related to the age of patients in the unit/area(s) of assignment;
• Ability to manage a fast-paced work environment related to changing patient needs;
• Ability to work with patients with behavioral and/or developmental medical conditions;
• Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with performance standards and organizational values (e.g., efficiency and financial responsibility, safety, partnership and service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and trust and respect);
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to individuals and groups; and
• Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with principles for service excellence.

Other Requirements:

• The incumbent must maintain current certification as a CMA, RMA, or equivalent and an active CPR certification;
• Must pass an oral interview, polygraph exam and background investigation prior to being hired;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a medical office environment to accomplish tasks and perform the essential functions of the position.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed key positions in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.