Full-Time CMA - Correctional Health (Day Shift)

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to work in a correctional health clinic. The role involves scheduling, charting, triaging, and assisting licensed healthcare professionals within a jail environment.

Requirements include CMA certification, CPR, a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a MA course, and exposure to ICD-10/CPT-4/HCPCS coding. Pre-employment screenings apply.

Qualifications

• Requires Certified Medical Assistant Certificate.
• Experience with vital signs, patient prep and blood draws preferred.
• Familiarity with clinic coding (ICD-10, CPT-4, HCPCS).
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules appointments and maintains medical records.
• Takes and records vital signs and prepares patients for examination.
• Performs intakes and discharges and assists healthcare providers.
• Maintains patient flow and clinic procedures within the jail/detention setting.

Skills

ICD10 knowledge

EMR

Verbal communication

Vaccine knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

MA certificate/medical assistant course

Tools

CRT proficiency

Job description

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to work in a correctional health clinic. The role involves scheduling, charting, triaging, and assisting licensed healthcare professionals within a jail environment.

Requirements include CMA certification, CPR, a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a MA course, and exposure to ICD-10/CPT-4/HCPCS coding. Pre-employment screenings apply.