Medical Assistant

TEEMA; New Lisbon (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA in New Libon, Wisconsin is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a correctional healthcare setting. You will assist providers and maintain safety, security, and patient confidentiality while delivering quality care.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, documenting histories, preparing exam areas, collecting specimens, administering medications, and maintaining medical records. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or registration as required by state regulations.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, medical histories, and health information.
• Prepare examination and treatment areas and ensure proper sanitation and infection control practices.
• Perform specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and other clinical procedures within scope of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments as permitted by state regulations and facility policies.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in electronic and/or paper health record systems.
• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate healthcare services as directed.
• Monitor and stock medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals.
• Assist with intake screenings, health assessments, and chronic care clinics.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and assist healthcare staff during emergency situations.
• Adhere to all correctional facility security procedures and protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, correctional officers, and other interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Professionalism

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Structured environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA)
Location: New Libon, Wisconsin
Overview: The Medical Assistant (MA) provides clinical and administrative support services within a correctional healthcare environment. Working under the direction of licensed nursing staff and healthcare providers, the Medical Assistant assists in delivering quality patient care to an incarcerated population while maintaining safety, security, and confidentiality standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a structured and secure environment.

What you will be doing:

Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures.

Obtain and document patient vital signs, medical histories, and health information.

Prepare examination and treatment areas and ensure proper sanitation and infection control practices.

Perform specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and other clinical procedures within scope of practice.

Administer medications and treatments as permitted by state regulations and facility policies.

Maintain accurate and timely medical records in electronic and/or paper health record systems.

Schedule patient appointments and coordinate healthcare services as directed.

Monitor and stock medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals.

Assist with intake screenings, health assessments, and chronic care clinics.

Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and assist healthcare staff during emergency situations.

Adhere to all correctional facility security procedures and protocols.

Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility regulations.

Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, correctional officers, and other interdisciplinary team members.

Perform other duties as assigned to support facility healthcare operations.

What you must have:

High school diploma or GED.

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Current Medical Assistant certification or registration as required by state regulations.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant.