Correctional CMA: Grow, Impact, and Serve in Detention

careers-naphcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance that

Prescriptions free of charge through a

Lowest Cost Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K and Roth with company contributed

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Term life insurance at no cost to the

Generous paid time off & paid holidays

Free continuing education and CMEs

Job summary

NaphCare is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team at the Pima County Detention Center in Tucson, Arizona. This full-time days position supports physicians and other healthcare professionals in a secured, correctional setting where protecting patient rights and safety is essential.

New grads are encouraged to apply; we provide training in correctional healthcare. Responsibilities include patient assessments, vital signs, medication administration, wound care, specimen

Qualifications

• CMA Certification - Completion of an accredited medical assisting program
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR certification, if required (AHA 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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CMA Certification

BLS CPR Certification

Confidentiality

Integrity

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Office Lab Assistant License (Nevada only)

Job description

NaphCare is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team at the Pima County Detention Center in Tucson, Arizona. This full-time days position supports physicians and other healthcare professionals in a secured, correctional setting where protecting patient rights and safety is essential.

New grads are encouraged to apply; we provide training in correctional healthcare. Responsibilities include patient assessments, vital signs, medication administration, wound care, specimen