Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant for the Essex County Correctional Facility in Middleton, Massachusetts. The CMA delivers quality care, maintains patient records, and coordinates communications between patients and staff in a correctional setting.

The role requires a current CMA certificate and phlebotomy experience; correctional/behavioral health background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current and valid CMA certificate.
• Phlebotomy experience is required.
• Experience in Correctional or behavioral health is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care within the CMA scope of practice.
• Schedule or coordinate patient appointments and maintain calendar for medical providers.
• Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed.
• Assist the provider or nurse with exams and procedures; set up exam room and record health history.

Skills

CMA certificate

Phlebotomy

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant at Essex County Correctional Facility in Middleton, Massachusetts!

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

Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with an annual incentive bonus, competitive wages, and an 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:

• 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 Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

Certified Medical Assistant Position Summary:

The CMA delivers quality care consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state. The CMA assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of care delivered during work hours; works to ensure a safe environment for themselves, the patient and other staff members.

• Must possess a current and valid CMA certificate
• Works in accordance with local practice acts and regulations, and functions to other competent nursing personnel appropriate to their scope of practice
• Manage inventory and order medical supplies as needed
• Answer phone calls and coordinate communication between patients and medical staff
• Schedule or coordinate patient appointments and maintain calendar for medical providers
• Ensure accurate medical records are maintained, updating patient information as necessary
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and keeping patient information confidential
• Sterilize medical instruments and maintain equipment
• Assist the provider or nurse with physical exams and various medical procedures by setting up the exam room, recording the patient's health history, and obtaining vital signs
• Administer injections and vaccinations as per provider orders, as directed by the registered nurse or provider and as permitted by state law
• Perform EKGs, blood draws, and other diagnostic tests as directed
• Assist during medical examinations and procedures
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Adhere to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines
• Other duties as assigned.
• Phlebotomy experience is required
• Experience in Correctional or behavioral desired but not required

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.

Keywords: CMA, Certified Medical Assistant Corrections

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