Medical Assistant (MA)

**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 **If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949\) 295\-5951\.** **I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!** \#Workwolf