Medical Assistant

Jimmy Jazz; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstClass Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in a correctional setting. The MA conducts administrative and clinical tasks, assists with basic clinical duties, and coordinates with facility leadership to ensure continuity of care.

Ideal candidates have completed an accredited MA program and hold a BLS certification, with experience using EHR systems. The role reports to the Health Services Administrator and requires a background check.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited institution or an accredited MA course
• One year of related experience in a medical office or correctional healthcare setting
• Must have or attain a BLS Certification prior to the first day of employment

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, history taking and assist with medical examinations.
• Measure vital signs and collect specimens as ordered.
• Support other designated areas to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Clean and sterilize instruments as appropriate.
• Administer medications as directed by providers.
• Provide basic wound care and routine blood draws.
• Perform clinical procedures including EKGs, TB tests, blood glucose monitoring, venipuncture.
• Transcribe orders and enter data into the EHR system.
• Maintain patient health records and documentation.
• Support other duties to assist facility goals and values.

Skills

Clinical procedures

Venipuncture

Vital signs

EMR/EHR experience

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Medical assistant program completed

BLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments, gathers patient history and assists with medical examinations.
• Performs vital signs measurements including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, and pulse and specimen collections as ordered by providers.
• Assists with basic clinical tasks, including supporting other designated areas in the facility as needed, in coordination with leadership to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments as appropriate.
• Administers medications as directed by healthcare providers.
• Provides basic wound care, performing routine blood drawing procedures and routine clinical tasks.
• Performs clinical procedures including electrocardiograms (EKGs), tuberculosis skin tests (PPDs), blood glucose monitoring, venipuncture collects lab specimens and performs routine treatments.
• Transcribes medical orders and enters data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Maintains and organizes patient health records and medical documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives and values.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Proficiency and knowledge of standard clinical operating procedures.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and OSHA guidelines in a healthcare or correctional setting.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
• Ability to provide proper patient care and adhere to protocols.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, injections, vital signs monitoring, and medication administration.
• Ability to assist in minor medical procedures and emergency medical situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, oral communication and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Excellent time management skills and strong ability to work within tight timelines, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with medical staff, providers, leadership and clients in a knowledgeable and professional manner.
• Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Minimum Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Successful completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited institution or an accredited MA course

One (1) year of related experience in a medical office or correctional healthcare setting

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Must have or attain a BLS Certification prior to the first day of employment

Special Requirements:

This position will be subject to a background check.

ADA Statement

In accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), FirstClass Healthcare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would cause undue hardship on the company. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation questions or requests in writing at [e-mail] .

Physical and Mental Demands

This position requires the physical and mental ability to perform essential job functions, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting, bending, pushing, pushing, twisting, kneeling, crouching, grasping, and repetitive motion. Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hands. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, such as typing for extended periods of time, viewing a computer and reading a variety of materials. This role also occasionally requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, or pull objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.

In this position, you must be able to effectively communicate, possess clinical judgment, and respond to emergency or high-stress situations, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires sustained concentration, sound clinical judgment, situational awareness, cognitive flexibility and adaptability, and the ability to remain calm and focused while working in a correctional environment.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a correctional healthcare environment with exposure to noise, communicable diseases, controlled access areas, and unpredictable conditions. Employees must comply with all safety, security, infection control and emergency response protocols. Reasonable accommodation may be provided in accordance with the ADA, provided that it does not present an undue hardship on the company’s operations.

Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for performing both administrative and clinical tasks to support physicians and other clinical providers in a correctional setting. The MA will also assist with basic clinical tasks and may be assigned to support other areas in the facility as needed, in coordination with facility leadership. This position reports directly to the Health Services Administrator (HSA).

About Us

FirstClass Healthcare (FCH) is a physician owned and operated Atlanta-based healthcare organization focused on delivering patient-centered care that specializes in treating patients with compassionate care through operational and clinical excellence. FCH is dedicated to providing exceptional care to a population who are most often in their greatest time of need.

Come join our world-class team of professionals to make a difference and be part of our mission, "Delivering Medically-Led Quality Care to People in Jails and Prisons".

First Class Healthcare Staffing Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Additional Information

• Shift Days
• FT/PT/PRN PRN
• Compensation Salary commensurate with experience