Certified Medical Assistant (MA)

AvaMed Workforce; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Medical Assistant for a full-time role in Tehachapi, CA. The position involves 40 hours per week with a Monday–Friday schedule, starting with orientation. Compensation is $23 per hour for local staff or $25 per hour for travelers, with a six-month duration.

Must hold CA licensure through one of the listed organizations (AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA, MMCI) to practice in the correctional facility. Work involves administrative and clinical duties under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must hold listed CA medical assisting licenses to practice.
• Under licensure by a physician or podiatrist in a correctional facility.
• Duties include admin and clinical tasks as outlined in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Administer injections and skin tests.
• Take vital signs and collect lab specimens.
• Perform basic life support in emergencies.
• Explain treatments and communicate with patients and staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and infection control.

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 URGENT need of a Medical Assistant to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Tehachapi, CA.

Position Details: (Multiple Openings)

40 Hours per week

Location: Tehachapi, 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:

• a. Administer basic life support in emergency situations to patient/youth and staff;


• b. Use medical equipment safely;


• c. Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and skin tests;


• d. Administer eye/ear washes;


• e. Administer prescribed medications topically, sublingually, and orally;


• f. Administer basic breathing treatments;


• g. Remove casts, splints, sutures, and other external devices;


• h. Change simple dressing;


• i. Collect blood via capillary and venipuncture techniques;


• j. Collect lab specimens using appropriate collection equipment; label specimens appropriately for evaluation;


• k. Measure vital signs;


• I. Administer basic vision tests when indicated;


• m. Conduct Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived point of care testing for the purpose of determining a patient/youth's physical condition;


• n. Demonstrate the use of healthcare appliances (i.e., canes, crutches, braces);


• o. Attend to the physical needs of patient/youth in order to ensure comfort;


• p. Perform therapeutic interventions in order to assist patient/youth in regaining or improve physical/behavior adaptive skills;


• 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;


• r. Identify patient/youth with disabilities in order to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided;


• s. Care for patents'/youths' personal property in order to ensure safe storage until it is returned;


• t. Assist and follow provider orders during medical exams and treatments;


• 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;


• v. Observe, document and report clinical symptoms and behavior; record medical history; i.e., test results, vitals, in the health record; prepare exam rooms;


• w. Maintain confidentiality when dealing with medical information;


• x. Practice universal precautions in order to maintain infection controls;


• y. Identify and report possible security breaches that could lead to escape; identify and report behavior that may signal an impending incident;


• 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.