Certified Medical Assistant

TeemaGroup; California (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TeemaGroup is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a correctional healthcare setting. You will work under licensed nursing staff and help deliver quality patient care while upholding safety, security, and confidentiality standards.

The role requires MA program graduation, current MA certification, BLS, and at least one year of clinical MA experience. You will assist in examinations, document health information, manage records, and collaborate with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; MA program graduate preferred.
• Must hold current Medical Assistant certification or registration as required by state regulations.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum one year of clinical MA experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Document vital signs, medical histories, and health information.
• Prepare exam areas and maintain infection control practices.
• Perform specimen collection and point-of-care testing within scope.
• Administer medications per state regulations and facility policy.
• Maintain accurate medical records in EHR/paper systems.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate services.
• Stock supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals.
• Contribute to intake screenings and chronic care clinics.
• Respond to medical emergencies and assist staff as needed.
• Adhere to correctional security procedures and HIPAA rules.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, mental health staff, and officers.
• Support other duties to maintain facility healthcare operations.

Skills

Clinical procedures

Vital signs

Infection control

Medical records

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Emergency response

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited MA program

Current MA certification/registration

Current BLS certification

Job description

Overview:

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides clinical and administrative support services within a correctional healthcare environment. Working under the direction of licensed nursing staff and healthcare providers, the Medical Assistant assists in delivering quality patient care to an incarcerated population while maintaining safety, security, and confidentiality standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a structured and secure environment.

What you will be doing:

• Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, medical histories, and health information.
• Prepare examination and treatment areas and ensure proper sanitation and infection control practices.
• Perform specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and other clinical procedures within scope of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments as permitted by state regulations and facility policies.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in electronic and/or paper health record systems.
• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate healthcare services as directed.
• Monitor and stock medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals.
• Assist with intake screenings, health assessments, and chronic care clinics.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and assist healthcare staff during emergency situations.
• Adhere to all correctional facility security procedures and protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, correctional officers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support facility healthcare operations.

What you must have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or registration as required by state regulations.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant.