Certified Medical Assistant (MA)

AvaMed Workforce; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is urgently seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time six-month assignment at a California correctional facility in Delano, CA. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm with orientation for two weeks.

Local W-2 position pays $23/hour ($920/week) and there is a $25/hour traveler rate ($1,000/week). Licensure by the California Medical Board/Department of Consumer Affairs is required to practice as a Medical Assistant in the listed associations.

Qualifications

• CA Medical Board/Department of Consumer Affairs license required.
• License to practice in AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA or MMCI.

Responsibilities

• Administer injections and basic life support in emergencies.
• Collect blood and lab specimens using standard techniques.
• Measure vital signs and document findings in the health record.
• Assist and support provider during medical exams and treatments; ensure patient comfort.
• Maintain confidentiality and practice infection control protocols.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Patient care

Emergency response

Education

AAMA

AMCA

AMT

CCBMA

MMCI

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENTneed of a Medical Assistant to take on a Full-Timeassignment at the correctional facility located in Delano, CA.

Position Details:
40 Hours per week
Location: Delano, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm (Orientation 2 weeks)
Rate: $23/hr ($920/week) W-2 Local or $25/hr ($1,000/weekly) W-2 Traveler
Duration: 6 months

Must have a license by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California to practice as a Medical Assistant within these five organizations:

• AAMA
• AMCA
• AMT
• CCBMA
• MMCI

Under the licensure of a Physician and Surgeon, or Podiatrist, and under assigned administrative supervision at a correctional Institution/Facility, the Temporary Relief Medical Assistant shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant in accordance with the Institution’s policies and procedures. The Temporary/Relief Medical Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clinical duties, which includes procedures as regulated by certification such as, but not limited to, the following:

1. a. Administer basic life support in emergency situations to patient/youth and staff;
2. b. Use medical equipment safely;
3. c. Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and skin tests;
4. d. Administer eye/ear washes;
5. e. Administer prescribed medications topically, sublingually, and orally;
6. f. Administer basic breathing treatments;
7. g. Remove casts, splints, sutures, and other external devices;
8. h. Change simple dressing;
9. i. Collect blood via capillary and venipuncture techniques;
10. j. Collect lab specimens using appropriate collection equipment; label specimens appropriately for evaluation;
11. k. Measure vital signs;
12. I. Administer basic vision tests when indicated;
13. m. Conduct Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived point of care testing for the purpose of determining a patient/youth's physical condition;
14. n. Demonstrate the use of healthcare appliances (i.e., canes, crutches, braces);
15. o. Attend to the physical needs of patient/youth in order to ensure comfort;
16. p. Perform therapeutic interventions in order to assist patient/youth in regaining or improve physical/behavior adaptive skills;
17. q. Explain treatment procedures and medical instructions; communicate with patient/youth and staff in order to gather information necessary for completing job duties; provide effective communication to patient/youth with disabilities;
18. r. Identify patient/youth with disabilities in order to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided;
19. s. Care for patents'/youths' personal property in order to ensure safe storage until it is returned;
20. t. Assist and follow provider orders during medical exams and treatments;
21. u. Interview patient/youth to obtain medical information in order to inform provider; prepare patient/youth for medical examinations; escort patient/youth to the exam room from the waiting area with and without the assistance of correctional officers;
22. v. Observe, document and report clinical symptoms and behavior; record medical history; i.e., test results, vitals, in the health record; prepare exam rooms;
23. w. Maintain confidentiality when dealing with medical information;
24. x. Practice universal precautions in order to maintain infection controls;
25. y. Identify and report possible security breaches that could lead to escape; identify and report behavior that may signal an impending incident;
26. z. Schedule patient/youth; inventory medical clinic and office supplies; and assist staff in the counting, distribution, and accounting for all utensils to prevent their use as weapons.