Correctional Medical Assistant: Med Admin & Care

Roadrunner Health Services; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Roadrunner Health Services seeks a qualified healthcare professional to administer medications, perform phlebotomy, and support direct patient care within a correctional facility. The role requires adherence to policies, patient safety, and HIPAA regulations while coordinating with custody staff to ensure continuity of care.

Required credentials include a Medical Aide certification with medication administration approval and a CNA certification, plus CPR and TB documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Aide certification with approval for medication administration required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.
• Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification.
• One year experience in acute care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient treatment and management as directed by multidisciplinary team.
• Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for patients as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Company and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Observes, records, and reports symptoms and conditions related to medications.
• Determines and records the effectiveness of medications as required by state and federal regulations.
• Stores medications safely and monitors for accountability.
• Provide direct patient care including vital signs, intake/output, and daily living activities.
• Perform phlebotomy on patient population.
• Coordinate care with custody staff while maintaining a collaborative relationship.
• Maintain confidentiality within the correctional environment and adhere to HIPAA.

Skills

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Aide certification with approval for medication administration

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

CPR certification

Job description

Roadrunner Health Services seeks a qualified healthcare professional to administer medications, perform phlebotomy, and support direct patient care within a correctional facility. The role requires adherence to policies, patient safety, and HIPAA regulations while coordinating with custody staff to ensure continuity of care.

Required credentials include a Medical Aide certification with medication administration approval and a CNA certification, plus CPR and TB documentation.