Correctional Medical Assistant - Primary Care Support

California Correctional Health Care Services; Corcoran (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) seeks a Medical Assistant for Corcoran State Prison in Kings County. The MA will support primary care teams, perform patient-oriented procedures, and assist in daily clinic operations within a secure correctional health care setting.

Under supervision of a Supervising Registered Nurse and a physician, the MA will help ensure efficient, cost-effective care and strong patient communication.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Medical Assistant certificate from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
• ACTIVE certification status prior to appointment.
• Certification agencies include AAMA, AMCA, American Medical Technologists, CCBMA, MMCI.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to primary care providers in various health care settings.
• Perform patient-oriented procedures under supervision.
• Assist with daily clinic operations and administrative duties.

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) seeks a Medical Assistant for Corcoran State Prison in Kings County. The MA will support primary care teams, perform patient-oriented procedures, and assist in daily clinic operations within a secure correctional health care setting.

Under supervision of a Supervising Registered Nurse and a physician, the MA will help ensure efficient, cost-effective care and strong patient communication.