Certified Medical Assistant - Corrections

Certified Medical Assistant
- Corrections

Location:

Walla Walla, WA, 99362, US

Start Date:

ASAP

Type:
Contract

Local Pay: $36.42 /hour- W2

Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Quick & Easy Application
  - Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app.
• Referral Rewards
  - Receive referral bonuses for eligible candidates you refer $800 referrer / $200 referee
  - Payable after 200 hours of work.
• Personalized Support
  - Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success.
• Exclusive Employee Benefits
  - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Shift Details:

• 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Days shift also available - TBD

Medical Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Certified Medical Assistant performs and assists with a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of a physician and supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Conduct peripheral venipuncture to collect blood samples from patients/residents and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Assist with the administration of oral medications and via subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, as directed by the licensed nurse and according to state scope of practice guidelines.
• Assist nurses with EKG's and other diagnostic tests and clinical procedures in accordance with level of training and health services policies and procedures.
• Attend sick calls with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and obstructed airway techniques.
• Dress and bandage wounds; assist with immobilization of bone and joint injuries
• Provide oxygen therapy; insert nasal and oral airway as directed by a licensed nurse.
• Assist with urinary catheterizations.
• Monitor, record and report vital signs and patient's condition as needed; contact doctors, supervisors, hospitals, etc. by phone or radio.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, valid, and unrestricted WA license/certification in good standing, as required for the position.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Minimum of one (1) year related work experience.
• American Heart Association BLS, for Health Care Providers
• Certified Medical Assistant through American Associate of Medical Assistants (AAMA) if required by client.
• Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.
• Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents (e.g.,. BLS, N95 fit test, immunization records, TB test, or other client-specific requirements ).

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance (eligibility begins after 60 days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Travel Stipends for Qualified Candidates

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