Certified Medical Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

401K Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Georgetown, DE, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support Physicians and Nurses in meeting patient health care needs. The role is full-time at Sussex Correctional Institution with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualified candidates hold an active National Certification as a Medical Assistant, a high school diploma or equivalent, and are able to obtain security clearance. Phlebotomy and acute care experience are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Active National Certification as Medical Assistant is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Acute care experience preferred.
• MA with MAT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs, height and weight.
• Assists with PPDs and EKGs.
• Draws blood.
• Measures and records intake and output.
• Assists with patient treatments such as dressing changes and tracheostomy care.
• Follows Universal Precautions and infection control procedures.
• Schedules appointments.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Receives CPR recertification training annually.
• Assists in cleaning, sterilizing and securing equipment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active National Certification as Medical Assistant

Job description

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Certified Medical Assistant

Full Time Sussex Correctional Institution, Georgetown, DE, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 13403

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Join the VitalCore Team in Delaware! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit! VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has openings for a Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant at Sussex Correctional Institution located in Georgetown, DE!

Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first‑hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT BENEFITS PACKAGE: (Full-Time Employees EligibleONLY)

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY

A Certified Medical Assistant assists Physicians and Nurses to meet the health care needs of patients.

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have active National Certification as a Medical Assistant (Certificate of completion/ Diploma & Certification as Phlebotomist are not accepted)
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements
• Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Acute care experience preferred.
• MAT experience preferred

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Takes vital signs, height and weight.
• Assists with PPDs and EKGs.
• Draws blood.
• Measures and records intake and output.
• Assists with patient treatments such as dressing changes, decubitus ulcer, and tracheostomy care.
• Adheres to Universal Precaution procedures and established Infection Control procedures.
• Schedules appointments.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Is proficient with CPR and recognizes need to implement. Receive re-certification training annually.
• Assists in cleaning, sterilizing and securing of equipment.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
• Lab Draws