Correctional Medical Assistant - Clinical & Admin Support

Meadville Medical Center; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadville Medical Center seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to incarcerated patients. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, taking histories, obtaining vitals, administering medications, and coordinating patient flow within a correctional clinic setting.

The role requires strong data entry skills, confidentiality, and teamwork with healthcare professionals to ensure safe patient care and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Preferred graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Ability to type and perform accurate data entry.
• Strong verbal communication with patients, families and staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of confidentiality and HIPAA-related practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits including history, vitals and medications.
• Administer medications and vaccinations as directed by physician.
• Assist providers with procedures and test results.
• Maintain medical records and ensure proper documentation and scanning.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Education

Medical assistant program

Tools

Meditech

Medisoft

EMR systems

Job description

Meadville Medical Center seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to incarcerated patients. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, taking histories, obtaining vitals, administering medications, and coordinating patient flow within a correctional clinic setting.

The role requires strong data entry skills, confidentiality, and teamwork with healthcare professionals to ensure safe patient care and efficient operations.