Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

NaphCare, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starts day one

401K

Tuition Assistance

Paid holidays

Career training in correctional health

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring a PRN Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team at the Hillsborough County Jail in Tampa, Florida. New grads are encouraged to apply and will receive training in correctional healthcare.

As a CMA, you will perform clinical duties including patient assessments, vital signs, phlebotomy support, wound care, and medication administration under physician supervision. Administrative duties include scheduling, inventory, and communications.

Qualifications

• CMA Certification obtained from an accredited medical assisting program.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• CPR certification required if requested by the facility.
• Office Lab Assistant License indicated for Nevada only.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information and adhere to facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and document health history and complaints.
• Take and record vital signs and perform basic clinical tasks.
• Administer medications under physician direction and provide basic wound care.
• Assist with patient examinations and procedures; provide education to patients.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs documentation

Communication

Education

CMA Certification - accredited program

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Office Lab Assistant License (Nevada only)

Job description

NaphCare is hiring a PRN Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team of medical professionals in the Hillsborough County Jail in Tampa, Florida.

New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!

Responsibilities

As a CMA, you will play a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

Clinical Duties

• Performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history
• Taking and documenting vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, weight, PPDs, EKGs and basic laboratory tests
• Staggered intermittent safety checks
• Administering medication (under the direction of a physician)
• Providing basic wound care, performing routine blood drawing procedures and routine clinical tasks
• Assisting with patient hygiene, ambulation and dressing changes
• Assisting providers during patient examinations and procedures
• Providing basic patient education and instructions

Administrative Duties

• Scheduling and coordinating patient appointments
• Maintaining inventory of medical and office supplies
• Answering phones, emails and other forms of communications

Requirements / Qualifications

New grads are encouraged to apply!

• CMA Certification - Completion of an accredited medical assisting program
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Be able to obtain CPR certification, if required
• Office Lab Assistant License (for Nevada only)
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

Benefits For Full-Time Employees Include

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail? See what our LPNs do:

NaphCare - Life as an LPN - YouTube

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