Medical Assistant

Fidelity Partners; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Medical Assistant position at Fidelity Partners supports the Health Services Department at FCI Safford in Safford, Arizona. The role covers patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, scheduling, and records, with on-site duties and coordination with custody and medical staff.

Working hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., up to 18 hours per week, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Contingent upon contract award and government needs.

Qualifications

• Must have medical assistant and phlebotomy experience or training.
• Current phlebotomy certification or verifiable evidence of phlebotomy training and competency.
• Current BLS or CPR certification required.
• Competent in vital signs, venipuncture, urine collection, EKG, patient prep, and clinical assistance.
• Computer, data entry, scheduling, records, English-language and medical terminology skills.
• Correctional healthcare experience and bilingual English and Spanish capability desirable.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, and intake information accurately.
• Perform venipuncture and collect, label, process, and route blood and urine specimens.
• Perform EKGs and other screening or diagnostic support procedures.
• Prepare patients and examination areas and assist providers during clinical encounters.
• Maintain electronic and paper health records, schedules, logs, and required reports.
• Coordinate appointments and communicate with patients, healthcare staff, laboratory personnel, and custody staff.
• Monitor and restock supplies and maintain clean clinical work areas.
• Follow infection-control, privacy, safety, and facility procedures.
• Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on Government or program needs.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Phlebotomy

BLS/CPR certified

Clinical proficiency

Administrative skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Medical Assistant FCI Safford Arizona

This Position Is Contingent Upon Contract Award

Work Location

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Correctional Institution Safford

Health Services Department

1529 W US Highway 366

Safford, Arizona 85546

Position Details

• Solicitation Number: 15BGCS27Q60900001
• Number of FTEs: One part-time position; up to 18 hours per week with an annual ordering ceiling of 288 one-hour sessions
• Type of Employment: Part-Time
• Estimated Total Compensation: $27.02 per hour
• Working Hours: Anticipated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., including a 30-minute unpaid lunch, up to 18 hours per week. The final schedule is subject to Government ordering and institutional needs.
• Work Arrangement: On-site at the FCI Safford Health Services Department; remote clinical services are not authorized unless expressly approved by the Government.
• Period of Performance: One 12-month base period with four possible 12-month option periods and a possible six-month extension, subject to award.
• Security Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful institution suitability screening, NCIC and fingerprint checks, employment and background verification, favorable credit review, orientation, credentialing, and facility access. No classified clearance is identified.

Summary of Services

The Medical Assistant will provide on-site clinical and administrative support within the FCI Safford Health Services Department. Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection and handling, EKGs, examination support, scheduling, recordkeeping, supply control, and coordination with medical and custody personnel.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Preparation: Must have medical assistant and phlebotomy experience or documented training sufficient to perform assigned clinical duties safely.
• Phlebotomy Documentation: Must provide current phlebotomy certification or acceptable evidence of phlebotomy training and competency.
• BLS and CPR: Must maintain current American Heart Association BLS or CPR certification.
• Clinical Proficiency: Must be competent in vital signs, venipuncture, urine specimen collection, EKG performance, patient preparation, and clinical assistance.
• Administrative Proficiency: Must have computer, data-entry, scheduling, records, English-language, and medical-terminology skills.
• Correctional healthcare experience and bilingual English and Spanish capability are desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, and other intake information accurately.
• Perform venipuncture and collect, label, process, and route blood and urine specimens according to established procedures.
• Perform EKGs and other authorized screening or diagnostic support procedures.
• Prepare patients and examination areas and assist providers during clinical encounters.
• Maintain electronic and paper health records, schedules, logs, forms, and required reports.
• Coordinate appointments and communicate professionally with patients, healthcare staff, laboratory personnel, and custody staff.
• Monitor and restock supplies and maintain clean, orderly clinical work areas.
• Follow infection-control, specimen-integrity, privacy, safety, correctional security, and facility procedures.
• Duties and responsibilities are subject to change if work schedules, locations, and/or priorities change based on Government or program needs.

Required Candidate Submission Documents

• Current resume documenting relevant medical assistant and phlebotomy experience or training.
• Copy of current phlebotomy certification or acceptable phlebotomy training and competency documentation.
• Copy of current American Heart Association BLS or CPR certification.
• Copies of applicable medical assistant education, certification, and training records.
• Any background, health, identification, credentialing, security, or onboarding documents requested by Fidelity Partners or the Government/client.

About Us

Fidelity Partners is an Inc. 5000 USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org, call us at [phone], or visit our careers page to join our team.

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws (EOE).