Certified Medical Assistant; CMA

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Part‑time (24 hours per week) at North Central Correctional Institution, Gardner, MA.

$25.00/hr – $30.00/hr

• Holiday Pay (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401(k) & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Work within a correctional facility.
• Administer medications and record daily medication for patients in state‑approved facilities. Perform delegated nursing tasks allowed by state law.
• Order stock medication as needed without exceeding established maximum inventory levels.
• Reconcile daily medications received from pharmacy against faxed order form.
• Distribute ordered medications to appropriate storage areas, rotate stock, and return outdated medications to the pharmacy.
• Coordinate with nurses to assist with patient care, observe patients, and document changes in their condition.
• Notify pharmacy of incarcerated individuals’ transfers or releases.
• Seek guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
• Follow federal, state, and agency regulations to protect health and safety.
• Adhere to Universal Precaution and Infection Control procedures.
• Gather samples for analysis.
• Respond to emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems, identify needs, and report back to the nursing/HCP team for guidance.
• Maintain proficiency with CPR and receive annual recertification training.
• Assist in cleaning, sterilizing, and securing equipment; ensure equipment is inspected and cleaned routinely.
• Attend training and meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High‑school diploma or relevant qualification.
• At least one (1) year of experience in emergency or correctional service.
• Certified Medical Assistant with completion of an accredited medical assistant training program.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.

Vital Core Health Strategies is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace in which all employees can contribute and be valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Seniority level:
Entry level |

Employment type:

Part‑time | Job function:
Health Care Provider | Industry: Hospitals and Health Care