Certified Medical Assistant

• 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 EKGs and other diagnostic tests and clinical procedures in accordance with level of training and health services policies and procedures.
• Attend sick call 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.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Health Insurance (Vison Medical and Dental through Blue Cross)
• Referral Bonus
• 401(k) Investment Plan
• Personal assistance before during and after assignments
• Assistance for medical compliance requirements