Certified Medical Assistant PRN - HCDC-2

C018 MUSC Community Physicians (MCP); South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Professional training

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Certification incentive

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant I to support inmate health services within a correctional facility. Under RN supervision, you will assist examinations and patient care while following security protocols.

You will measure vital signs, document information, and prepare treatment areas in collaboration with nurses, physicians, and correctional staff. The role is PRN with strong emphasis on safety and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Experience in a correctional health environment is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing inmates and measuring vital signs.
• Recording medical information into the inmate's medical record.
• Conducting medical intake screenings during booking/admission.
• Preparing treatment rooms per security guidelines.
• Adhering to facility security procedures and sharps control.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Medical record documentation

Emergency response

Security procedures adherence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assisting program

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care within a secure correctional environment. Assists in the examination and treatment of inmates/detainees under the direction of a physician, while following all medical and security protocols required in a detention facility. Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC005896 MCP - Horry County Detention Center Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift. Job Description The Certified Medical Assistant I reports to the Health Service Administrator. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes within a correctional institution. Assists in the examination and treatment of inmates under the direction of a physician.

Responsibilities include:

• Interviewing inmates and measuring vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height).
• Recording or entering medical information into the inmate’s medical record.
• Conducting medical intake screenings as part of the booking or admission process when required.
• Preparing treatment rooms for examination of patients in accordance with security guidelines.
• Maintaining awareness of and adhering to facility security procedures, including tool/sharps control, escort requirements, and behavioral precautions.
• Working collaboratively with correctional officers to ensure safe movement of inmates to and from the medical unit.
• Responding to medical emergencies within the facility as directed by nursing or medical leadership.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred. Experience in a correctional health environment is helpful but not required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT) or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or National Health career Association (NHA) or MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Additional Job Description Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and extended sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Disability insurance plan options
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Annual Merit Increase
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options
• Certification incentive program

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing and sitting. Ability to perform job functions while walking and climb stairs. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend and twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. Ability to reach overhead. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Ability to reach in all directions. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36\" to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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