Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster, MA. This part-time, 16-hour-per-week day shift role supports physicians and nurses in a correctional healthcare setting, handling clinical and administrative tasks to ensure safe, efficient care.

The ideal candidate holds CMA certification, completed training, and has at least one year of experience in emergency or correctional services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or relevant qualification.
• Minimum one year experience in emergency or correctional service.
• Certified medical assistant with completed training program.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses in a clinical setting.
• Administer medications and record daily medication to patients.
• Order stock medication and manage inventory.
• Reconcile daily medications with pharmacy orders.
• Distribute medications and rotate stock, returning outdated meds to pharmacy.
• Coordinate with nurses to assist patient care and document changes.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Medical Assistant training program completed

Job description

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

ADMINISTRATIVE Part Time Souza Baranowski Correctional Center, Lancaster, MA, US

27 days ago Requisition ID: 13575

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Join the VitalCore Team in Massachusetts! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care is hiringa Part-Time (16 hours/week) Day Shift Certified Medical Assistants at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster, MA

View our opportunities at: https://vitalcorehs.com/careers

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO (for eligible full-time positions):

• 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
• 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

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is a pivotal healthcare professional who provides essential support to medical staff and delivers exceptional patient care. The primary responsibilities of the CMA include assisting physicians and nurses in a clinical setting, managing patient information, and performing various clinical and administrative tasks. This role requires a combination of medical knowledge, patient interaction skills, and administrative expertise to ensure efficient and effective healthcare delivery.

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Will be required to work within a correctional facility.
• Administer medications and record daily medication to patients in state- approved facilities and completing other delegated nursing tasks allowed by state law.
• Order stock medication on an as-needed basis, not to exceed established maximum inventory levels.
• Reconcile daily medications received from pharmacy against faxed order form.
• Distribute ordered medications to their appropriate storage area ensuring all stock medications are rotated, and all outdated medications are returned to the pharmacy.
• Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care. Observe patients and document changes in their condition.
• Notify pharmacy of incarcerated individuals transfers or release.
• Seek guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
• Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect health and that of others.
• Adhere to Universal Precaution procedures and established Infection Control procedures.
• Gather samples for analysis.
• Respond to emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify needs and report back to the nursing/HCP team for guidance.
• Proficient with CPR and recognizes need to implement. Receive re-certification training annually.
• Assist in cleaning, sterilizing, and securing of equipment. Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
• Attend training and meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or relevant qualification.
• A minimum one (1) year experience in emergency or correctional service.
• Must be a certified medical assistant and have completed a medical assistant training program.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.