Medical Assistant
HCA Solutions is seeking qualified Medical Assistants for the Health Services Department at the Low Security Correctional Institution (LSCI) Allenwood, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Allenwood, and/or United States Penitentiary (USP) Allenwood, in Allenwood, PA!
This is a W-2, full-time position or long-term placement.
Services will be scheduled between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a thirty-minute unpaid lunch period, excluding Federal holidays.
Medical Assistant duties and responsibilities:
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 staffPerform nursing duties within the scope of the current licensure
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 JCAHO policy Screen laboratory tests/results for normal/abnormal lab 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 nursing assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and nursing licensure laws
Requirements
Medical Assistants should have the following skills and qualifications:
Medical Office Assistant must have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant School or program.Shall maintain current certificate/registry as a Medical Assistant in the state of Pennsylvania.
One year, or more, experience in a correctional environment is preferred, but not required.
Current CPRJob Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $16.46 - $16.82 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shiftDay shift
Application Question(s):
What is your desired hourly rate?
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Preferred)Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person