Medical Assistant-Certified -On Call-CF-OC-WSP Job Walla Walla area,Washington USA,Healthcare

Certified Medical Assistant - On Call WA State Penitentiary – Walla Walla, WA

Salary Range: $27.71 to $37.08 - Hourly

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill a project position as an On-Call Certified Medical Assistant.

This position supports the Department’s mission to improve public safety by delivering and leading others in the delivery of nursing services that promote health, foster healing, and support coping and adjusting to various health conditions. This position supports the mission of the Health Services division by providing necessary, comprehensive, quality health services and promoting incarcerated individuals’ wellness.

Application assessment will be ongoing, and the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

"This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions."

Assist in providing patient care services within the scope of licensure and as delegated by the licensed practitioner or Registered Nurse.

Provide assistance in all direct delivery of patient care by the Provider, which includes but is not limited to:
Vital Signs
Visual Acuity
Ear irrigations
Injections/Vaccinations
Basic laboratory functions (venipuncture, CLIA waved laboratory in-house testing) and transports labs
Electrocardiography
Respiratory assessments (pulmonary function/peak flow)

Observe, document in the medical record, and report to practitioner or Registered Nurse:
Patient history and relevant data
Current health status (physical and emotional)
Situation of patient, family, groups, and/or communities by interview, observation, and inspection.
Recognize and report abnormal vitals and labs;
Assist in carrying out the plan of care by performing common therapeutic interventions, such as dressing changes, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with minor medical procedures at the direction of the practitioner or Registered Nurse.
Document provision of patient services by completing electronic encounters, necessary forms, flow sheets or other documents included in the patient’s medical record as required by policy or at the request of the licensed practitioner or the Registered Nurse.
Carry out licensed practitioners' written, verbal, and telephone orders in a timely manner. Assist in checking for allergies, medication dosages, intended effects of medications, side effects, and drug interactions of medications, and other signs and symptoms relevant to the patient’s condition. Document findings and/or report as appropriate to the practitioner or Registered Nurse.
Monitor patient’s condition following procedures; recognize and report emergent/urgent problems or symptomology of common medical illness to the licensed practitioner or Registered Nurse.
Respond to emergencies within a facility by providing emergency medical care, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support in a timely, competent manner.
Other tasks directed by the Physician, ARNP, or Physician’s Assistant, that fall under the legal scope of practice of a Medical Assistant-Certified.

Provide clinical support to the health services team to ensure continuity of patient care and efficient clinic operations.

Attend briefing from off-going staff upon arrival on shift for pertinent clinical information, including patients’ current health status, urgent diagnostic reports, observation rooms, staffing concerns, etc.; brief on-coming clinical staff as appropriate before departing from duty;
Monitor patient flow in the outpatient clinic to assure timeliness of care and efficient clinical operations;
Ensure exam room is prepared for each patient,…