Certified Medical Assistant

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

CEUs

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support the South Central Regional Jail in Charleston, WV. Evening and night shifts available. You will assist clinicians, perform routine clinical tasks, and help ensure timely, compassionate care in a correctional setting.

You will obtain vital signs, support examinations, maintain records, and handle basic patient education while partnering with providers and nursing staff to deliver quality care.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or similar certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and screen patients for providers.
• Assist physicians and nurses with examinations and minor procedures.
• Implement provider orders and support patient care within scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient records.
• Prepare and sterilize equipment; provide basic patient education.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certification

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA/RMA certification

Tools

Medical instruments

EHR familiarity

Job description

POSITION: Certified Medical Assistant
SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for evening and night shifts
FACILITY: South Central Regional Jail
LOCATION: Charleston, WV 25309
Are you ready to use your clinical skills to support quality patient care in a unique and rewarding healthcare environment?
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been a leader in correctional healthcare for over 30 years, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to underserved populations. As a Medical Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting providers and nursing staff while helping ensure the efficient delivery of healthcare services.

Position Summary

Working under the supervision of clinical leadership, you'll assist with patient care, clinical procedures, and daily medical unit operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Obtaining vital signs, performing patient screenings, and gathering clinical information for healthcare providers
• Assisting physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers with examinations, treatments, and minor procedures
• Implementing provider orders and supporting patient care activities within scope of practice
• Maintaining accurate documentation, patient records, and medical unit inventory
• Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining medical equipment and instruments
• Providing basic patient education, first aid, CPR, and administrative support as needed

You'll go beyond assisting. You'll help ensure patients receive timely, organized, and compassionate care every day. Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or other Medical Assistant certification from vocational, technical school may be considered
• Current CPR certification
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Strong organizational, communication, and patient care skills
• Healthcare experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates. Your skills matter here. Your work helps support quality care every day. Apply today and become an essential part of our healthcare team.