Day-Shift Medical Assistant (CMA) – Corrections Clinic

QCHC Inc

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 60,000

Full time

41 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice Insurance
Matching 401K
PayActiv
Referral Program
EAP Program
Health Insurance
PTO

Job summary

Quality Correctional Health Care is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a full-time day shift in Hamilton County. The CMA provides nursing care under physician supervision in a correctional setting, performs sick-call protocols, administers medications, and documents patient information.

The role requires CMA/RMA/CCMA certification and CPR, with at least one year of clinical CMA experience, preferably in a correctional health care environment.

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of an Accredited Vocational/Technical School - Current and valid CMA, RMA, CCMA
  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience as CMA/RMA/CCMA; correctional health care preferred
  • Valid CPR card.

Responsibilities

  • Take and document vital signs
  • Assist with activities of daily living for inmates
  • Obtain patient history
  • Assist with examinations and treatments and document correctly
  • Under supervision perform sick-call procedures
  • Administer medications per nursing standards
  • Accurately document patient information
  • Read and comply with new standards and directives
  • Maintain patient confidentiality
  • Provide assistance to co-workers to fulfill the unit's mission
  • Oversee pharmacy functionality and medication processes
  • Schedule inmate movements to medical clinics

Skills

Vital signs
Medication administration
Documentation
Inmate care

Education

CMA, RMA, CCMA

Job description

Quality Correctional Health Care is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a full-time day shift in Hamilton County. The CMA provides nursing care under physician supervision in a correctional setting, performs sick-call protocols, administers medications, and documents patient information.

The role requires CMA/RMA/CCMA certification and CPR, with at least one year of clinical CMA experience, preferably in a correctional health care environment.

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