Certified Medical Assistant

Wexford Health Sources; Holden (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support care at Southwestern Regional Jail in Holden, WV. The role involves direct patient care alongside physicians and nurses, ensuring accurate vital signs, documentation, and timely procedures.

You will prepare treatment areas, assist with examinations, and help with patient education while maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards in a fast-paced correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Certified/Registered Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or equivalent from a vocational/technical program).
• Active CPR certification.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and monitor patient vital signs.
• Transcribe and implement physician orders within scope of practice.
• Assist with examinations and minor procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain stocked equipment and supplies.
• Gather and document patient data accurately.
• Provide basic first aid and CPR when required.
• Collect subjective and objective information for nurse or provider review.
• Assist with medication and treatment interventions under provider direction.
• Maintain inventory and restock supply areas and first aid kits.
• Sterilize instruments and keep records of medical equipment.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Patient education

Clinical support

Education

CMA/RMA certification

Job description

POSITION: Certified Medical Assistant

SCHEDULE: PRN / As needed / Day, evening, and night shifts

FACILITY: Southwestern Regional Jail

LOCATION: Holden, WV

Ready to use your skills where they make a real difference?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care-and it starts with you.

Position Summary

As a Certified Medical Assistant at our facility, you'll provide direct support to physicians, nurses, and mid-level providers while ensuring patients receive safe, accurate, and timely care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Obtaining and monitoring patient vital signs
• Transcribing and implementing physician orders within scope of practice
• Assisting with examinations and minor procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms and maintaining clean, stocked equipment and supplies
• Gathering and documenting patient data accurately
• Providing basic first aid and CPR when required
• Collecting subjective and objective information for nurse or provider review
• Assisting with medication and treatment interventions under provider direction
• Maintaining inventory, checking expiration dates, and restocking supply areas and first aid kits
• Sterilizing instruments and ensuring proper recordkeeping of medical equipment and supplies
• Supporting patient education as instructed
• Performing clerical duties including answering phones, filing, and chart documentation

You'll do more than support the medical team. You'll help create a safe, organized, and compassionate environment where patient care comes first.

What You’ll Need

• Certified/Registered Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or equivalent from a vocational/technical program)
• Active CPR certification.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain composed in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and patient-centered care

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

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