Medical Assistant (MA)

TEEMA Group; Redgranite (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group is seeking a Medical Assistant for a secure correctional facility in Wisconsin. The role blends clinical and administrative support under licensed staff, including intake screenings, vital signs, and point-of-care testing.

This on-site, full-time contract position requires completion of an accredited MA program, CMA/RMA credentials, BLS, and at least one year of clinical experience; candidates should handle infection control and patient privacy per HIPAA while maintaining boundaries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current CMA or RMA certification as required by state regulations.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of active clinical MA experience.

Responsibilities

• Provider assistance during examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Take and document patient vital signs, medical history, and intake information.
• Perform specimen collection and point-of-care testing within scope.
• Safely administer routine medications as allowed by policy.
• Respond to emergencies and assist staff during urgent situations.
• Prepare and sanitize exam and treatment areas; enforce infection control guidelines.
• Monitor inventory of medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain accurate health records in EHR/EMR systems.
• Coordinate patient appointments under nursing leadership.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR/EHR

Medical terminology

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Medical Assistant (MA)– Correctional Facility

Role Summary

Are you an organized, detail-oriented Medical Assistant looking to escape irregular clinic hours and step into a stable, purpose-driven role? We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant (MA) to join our clinical team within a secure facility. In this vital position, you will provide a balanced blend of clinical and administrative support under the direction of licensed nursing staff and healthcare providers. Operating within a highly structured environment, you will play a key role in intake screenings, point-of-care testing, and chronic care clinics for an underserved patient population. If you are a proactive professional who thrives on clinical variety, values exceptional structural stability, and can maintain strong professional boundaries, we invite you to bring your talent to our team!

Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Support & Patient Care

Provider Assistance: Assist healthcare providers during patient examinations, specialized treatments, and clinical procedures.

Vitals & Intake: Obtain and meticulously document patient vital signs, medical histories, and initial health information during intake screenings and chronic care clinics.

Specimen & Testing: Perform accurate laboratory specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and other clinical tasks within your professional scope of practice.

Medication Support: Safely administer routine medications and treatments as permitted by state regulations and facility policies.

Emergency Readiness: Respond calmly and appropriately to medical emergencies, assisting the broader healthcare staff during urgent situations.

Area Sanitation: Prepare, organize, and sanitize examination and treatment areas, strictly enforcing infection control and health guidelines.

Supply Chain Stewardship: Monitor, inventory, and stock vital medical supplies, clinical equipment, and pharmaceuticals.

Health Record Management: Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely medical records within electronic and paper health record systems (EHR/EMR).

Care Coordination: Schedule patient appointments and efficiently coordinate healthcare services as directed by nursing leadership.

Security & Boundary Management: Adhere uncompromisedly to all facility safety and security protocols while maintaining patient confidentiality under HIPAA regulations and establishing firm professional boundaries.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Training: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Credentials: Current Medical Assistant certification or registration (CMA or RMA) as required by state regulations.

Life Support: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience Baseline: Minimum of one (1) year of active clinical experience as a Medical Assistant.

Physical Capability: Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 25 pounds, and move quickly throughout the facility to respond to emergency situations.

Desired Qualifications

Specialized Settings: Prior experience working in public health, community clinics, behavioral health, or correctional healthcare environments.

Tech-Savvy: Direct, hands‑on experience utilizing Electronic Medical Record (EMR/EHR) software platforms.

Core Competencies: Strong knowledge of medical terminology, exceptional organizational skills, and a proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced setting.

Location and Work Type

Work Type: Full-Time Contract Position .

Work Setting: On-site, structured correctional facility environment.

Schedule: 6:30a-3p M-F