Certified Medical Assistant

County of Luna; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Luna is seeking a healthcare support professional to assist in the Luna County Detention Center Medical Department. You will help nursing staff, perform vitals, administer tests, and support medical operations for inmates. Strong communication and HIPAA compliance are essential.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, record-keeping, lab tasks, and assisting physicians. Eligibility requires active national nursing certification, a valid driver's license, and a background check;

Qualifications

• Active National Certification required from accredited testing program.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma/GED Certificate.
• Must pass a criminal background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen.
• Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting is preferred.
• Certified medication pass/medication aide experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes and prepares patients for health care visits, including vitals, blood draws, and electrocardiograms.
• Verifies inmate information and medical history, and completes records with examination, treatment, and test results.
• Maintains examination room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Helps health care providers during examinations.
• Keeps supplies and equipment ready and operational.
• Prepares laboratory specimens and performs basic lab tests on premises.
• Orders/authorizes drug prescriptions and refills as directed.
• Educates inmates by providing medication and diet information and instructions.
• Performs duties delegated by the physician under supervision.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

HIPAA compliance

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Active National Certification

Driver's license

Tools

Lab equipment

Site-specific software

Job description

Summary:

Under the direction of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN), and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), this role supports the daily operations of the Luna County Detention Center Medical Department. This position assists the nursing staff with fundamental nursing duties and is involved in a wide range of medical tasks, such as responding to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to patients of correctional facility. Also assists with initial examination upon in-take and responding to day-to-day medical issues with inmate population. The ideal candidate will have the skills to deal with individuals at all levels, including detainees, officers, and other Detention Center employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Welcomes and prepares patients for health care visits, including performing vitals, blood draws, and electrocardiograms
• Verifies inmate information and medical history, and completes records by adding all examination, treatment, and test results
• Maintains examination room instruments, supplies, and equipment
• Helps health care providers during examinations
• Keeps supplies and equipment ready and operational
• Prepares laboratory specimens and performs basic lab tests on premises
• Appropriate disposal/sterilization of contaminated supplies or medical equipment
• Orders/authorizes drug prescriptions and refills as directed
• Educates inmates by providing medication and diet information and instructions
• Perform duties that the physician delegates and deems proficient to perform under his/her direct supervision

Supervision:

Works under the direction of the HSA, NP, RN, and LPN.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Active National Certification required from accredited testing program
• Must have a valid driver's license
• High School Diploma/GED Certificate
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen
• Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting is preferred
• certified medication pass/medication aide experience preferred

Competencies

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates

Employment Requirements

• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
• Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

Security Requirements

Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces
• Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
• Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates, including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.

Other

Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc.?