Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Established in 1994, Nite Lines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing health care organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Nite Lines USA Inc is currently seeking Certified Medical Assistant candidates in Sheridan, OR.

Pay rate : $28.89 per hour

Sign-On : $2,000 sign-on bonus!

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Location : Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), 27072 BALLSTON ROAD SHERIDAN, OR 97378

Hours : 40 hours per week, 5 days a week, excluding federal holidays. Work hours will normally be between 6 : 00am-4 : 30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution. The employee shall not exceed 40 hours per week.

Qualifications :

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be certified / registered in their field of study and shall provide documentation of completion of a Medical Assistant course of study.
• Must have experience in the field of medicine dealing with ill patients, either in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Shall be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

Job Description :

• Respond to requests from various employees and the ability to recognize any given medical terminology from any practitioner.; ability to process accurate error-free written correspondence at the request of various practitioners using both typewriters and word-processing equipment; without supervision.
• Shall obtain laboratory samples, do routine phlebotomy.
• Perform other tests as required by the medical needs of the inmate.
• Conduct audiometric and / or visual testing.
• Perform EKG’s.
• Obtain vital signs.
• Perform other functions of a clinical nature like subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular injections, PPD planting and reading to ensure that the medical needs of the inmates are being met.
• Obtain medical histories and assist in emergency medical treatment of inmate patients.
• File medical records and obtain records for the physician assistants, physician, and Health Services Administrator.
• Assisting various employees with sick call.
• Accurately recording preliminary complaints.
• Recording symptoms and vital signs; dressing changes.
• Maintaining records and logs; patient education and filing of paperwork into medical records; ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all log and record entries, using hand and automated systems.