Certified Medical Technician

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing compassionate healthcare to justice-involved patients. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in monitoring patient health, assisting with medical procedures, and ensuring the smooth operation of the medical unit. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals who need it most. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to be part of a caring team, this role is perfect for you. Empower yourself to do more and help change lives every day.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and assist with patient care.
• Document health-related encounters and assist with procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and inventory of medical supplies.

Skills

Vital Signs Monitoring

Medical Documentation

Patient Assistance

First Aid and CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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POSITION: Certified Medical Assistant
SCHEDULE: Part Time 24 Hour Day or Night Shift
FACILITY: Western Virginia Regional Jail
LOCATION: Salem, VA

A Job Should beMOREthan just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.
When you join Wexford Health, you domorethan just further your career.
You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

You change lives.
You make a difference.
If you are looking for a position that empowers you to doMORE… then look at Wexford Health.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains and monitors vital signs of infirmary/medical unit patients.
• Transcribes and implements physician orders.
• Implements medical plan through interventions in accordance with provider instructions and scope of practice.
• Assists nurses as needed in the medical unit within the scope of practice.
• Prepares treatment room for patients.
• Gathers and documents patient data.
• Assists physicians and mid-level providers with examinations.
• Maintains inventory supplies.
• Following policy and utilizing appropriate documents, flow sheets and forms, documents all health-related encounters for patients.
• Assists physician or nurse with minor procedures and treatments.
• Maintains and cleans medical equipment on a daily basis as needed.
• Identifies basic signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status. Provides this information to the nurse and/or physician.
• Works in conjunction with nurses to maintain daily duties required to run the medical unit in an organized fashion.
• Collects basic subjective and objective date from observations and interviews. Provides this information to the nurse and/or physician.
• Obtains vital signs and perform initial screening on sick call clients consistent with scope of practice.
• Provides appropriate first aid and CPR. Reports findings to the nurse and/or physician.
• Cleans, packages and sterilizes instruments.
• Maintains needle, syringe and instrument inventory and record of receipt and issuance.
• Inventories and restocks first aid kits, supply rooms, etc.
• Checks expiration dates on medications and supplies.
• Provides patient teaching as instructed.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering the phone, filing documents in patient record.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
LICENSING:Not applicable
CERTIFICATION:

• Certified Medical Assistant or
• Registered Medical Assistant or
• Other Medical Assistant certification from vocational, technical school may be considered
• Current CPR certification required

EDUCATION:High School Diploma or GED equivalent

EOE/M/F/D/V

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