Medical Assistant

Hiring Range:$25.90-$30.46

Full Pay Range:$24.37 - $36.55

Job Summary:

To aid nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, or other health care professionals in the Scott County Jail by performing designated activities and duties relating to treatment and general health status which require specialized knowledge and skills including to take and process diagnostic tests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Assist physician and/or nursing staff with medical examinations, minor surgery, bandaging and irrigations.

Prepares carts to administer and/or distribute medications as directed by a physician or other qualified health care staff.

Instruct patients on proper use of medications and other related information.

Provide information concerning health care education, services, and resources.

Collect, prepare, and perform designated laboratory tests, such as, but not limited to, blood tests, urinalysis, and pregnancy tests as ordered.

Perform routine health screening tasks, including but not limited to blood pressure, height, weight, vision, and hearing tests.

Perform Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST), venipuncture, electrocardiograms, administer injections and assist with hematological functions.

Assist in mass screening, immunization programs, and community prevention efforts.

Interview patients to obtain health histories and information on general health status.

Assist in the maintenance and preparation of examination rooms and medical equipment.

Prepare patients for examination(s) and/or laboratory test(s).Assist with clerical duties such as, but not limited to:a. filingb. data entryc. appointment schedulingd. recording in patient's chartse. handling phone callsf. providing basic clinic information over the phoneg. completing medical records and insurance forms and releases of information (ROI’s).Verifying prescription medications.

Performs inventory of the over-the-counter medications, medcarts, and supplies.

Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school graduation or equivalent; plus, graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. The incumbent shall provide a valid driver's license and a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)
Certification (CMA) or registration (RMA) status preferred - information must be listed under Certificates and Licenses area of application.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The employee is under general supervision from the Jail Captain and receives work assignments and direction in the form of verbal or written instructions from the Jail Nursing staff. Work is typically performed according to established procedures. Employee uses judgment in setting priorities, work sequences, and choice of procedures to follow. Work is reviewed by another step in the clerical process or by an immediate supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIESCustomer Service
- Delivers government services in a respectful, responsive, and solution-oriented manner.

Communication
- Is always clear about what we're doing and why we're doing it.

Collaboration
- Works with partners – communities, schools, faith groups, private business, and non-profit agencies – to see that services are not duplicated but rather are complimentary, aligned, and provided by the partners who can deliver the service most effectively.

Stewardship
- Works proactively to make investments, guided by resident input, which will transform lives, communities, and government.

Empowerment
- Works with individuals and families to affirm strengths, develop skills, restore hope, and promote self-reliance.

Resiliency
- Fosters public preparedness and responds when families and communities face health and…