Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description:

Position Certified Medical Assistant
Location Cushing OK
Facility Correctional
Assignment Length: 6 weeks

Requirements:

• 1 Years of CMA Experience Required
• Must be state certified as a Medical Assistant in the state of employment or meet the state guidelines for exceptions to certification.
• BLS required.
• Drivers license required for facility clearance
• Must look into housing prior (If traveller)

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 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 requirement.