NEEDED: Medical Assistant

SCHEDULE: 8 to 10 hours per day, 4 to 5 days per week, including Federal Holidays, between 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• US CITIZEN, We DO NOT sponsor work visas
• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• Should also be licensed or certified to work in the state of Oregon.
• Must have at least three or more years of experience.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

DUTIES:

• Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff
• Perform duties within the scope of the current licensure or certification.
• Administer medications as prescribed i.e., by mouth, intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly
• Assist with distribution of medications at pill line
• Monitor and evaluate the response to therapy
• Perform skin testing
• Perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining laboratory specimens
• Record and document patient care activities on appropriate records such as health history
• Record diagnostic testing, i.e., venipuncture for laboratory studies, visual acuity testing, EKGs (per instructions from mid-level practitioners or physicians)
• Process lab work to include filing on a daily basis.
• Maintain accurate logs of all reports in accordance with Bureau of Prisons and JACHO policy Screen laboratory tests/results for normal/abnormal lad values and notify the physician or physicians
• Ensure all sharps are secured, accounted for, stored and disposed of according to institutional and national policy
• Assist the mid-level practitioners and physicians in the management and oversight of chronic care clinics
• Review clinical records to ensure data is entered legibly and in the appropriate section of the medical record
• Possess knowledge of treatment of chronic health problems, i.e., hypertension, diabetes, and asthma
• Initiate emergency care as needed according to community standards
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures
• Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and must have the ability to screen for gross mood changes
• Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries
• Perform duties as required, but accept only those assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and licensure laws

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid Federal Holidays, 401K opportunity, and Healthcare benefits contribution.