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Staff PositionCorrectional CMA
CorrHealth
Midland, TX
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus
$14-17/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- SettingCorrectional
Pay
Estimated pay
$14-17/hourBenefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Referral bonus
- Dental benefits
- Continuing Education
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Description
Certified Medical Assistant / Nights
Pay range: $14-17/hr, plus a $5 per hour shift differential for nights and a $3 per hour shift differential for weekends
Position Overview
Responsible for helping the medical staff and patients by providing clinical and office assistance in the county detention facilities that CorrHealth services.
Essential Job Duties
✓ Welcomes and prepares patients for health care visits, including performing vitals, blood draws, x-ray prep, and electrocardiograms
✓ Verifies inmate information and medical history, and completes records by adding all examination, treatment, and test results
✓ Maintains examination room instruments, supplies, and equipment
✓ Helps health care providers during examinations
✓ Keeps supplies and equipment ready and operational
✓ Prepares laboratory specimens and performs basic lab tests on premises
✓ Appropriate disposal/sterilization of contaminated supplies or medical equipment
✓ Appropriately dresses/treats wounds
✓ Orders/authorizes drug prescriptions and refills as directed
✓ Educates inmates by providing medication and diet information and instructions
✓ Perform duties that the physician delegates and deems proficient to perform under his/her direct supervision
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
✓ Current Certification as a Medical Assistant from AAMA or NHA
✓ High school diploma or GED
✓ 1+ year(s) of certified medical assistance experience
✓ 1+ year(s) of certified medication pass/medication aide experience
Additional Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Competencies
✓ Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
✓ Excellent verbal and written comprehension
✓ Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
✓ Excellent organizational skills
✓ Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
✓ Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
✓ Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
Employment Requirements
✓ Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
✓ Must have current CPR/BLS certification
✓ Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
✓ Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
✓ Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
✓ Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Security Requirements
✓ Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)
✓ Must obtain and maintain security clearance with the client/facility as a requisite for initial and/or continued employment
✓ Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
Physical/Mental Requirements
This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following:
✓ Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
✓ Ability to position oneself in different spaces
✓ Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
✓ Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
✓ Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
✓ Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.
Other
Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.
Position Overview
Responsible for helping the medical staff and patients by providing clinical and office assistance in the county detention facilities that CorrHealth services.
Essential Job Duties
✓ Welcomes and prepares patients for health care visits, including performing vitals, blood draws, x-ray prep, and electrocardiograms
✓ Verifies inmate information and medical history, and completes records by adding all examination, treatment, and test results
✓ Maintains examination room instruments, supplies, and equipment
✓ Helps health care providers during examinations
✓ Keeps supplies and equipment ready and operational
✓ Prepares laboratory specimens and performs basic lab tests on premises
✓ Appropriate disposal/sterilization of contaminated supplies or medical equipment
✓ Appropriately dresses/treats wounds
✓ Orders/authorizes drug prescriptions and refills as directed
✓ Educates inmates by providing medication and diet information and instructions
✓ Perform duties that the physician delegates and deems proficient to perform under his/her direct supervision
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
✓ Current Certification as a Medical Assistant from AAMA or NHA
✓ High school diploma or GED
✓ 1+ year(s) of certified medical assistance experience
✓ 1+ year(s) of certified medication pass/medication aide experience
Additional Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Competencies
✓ Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
✓ Excellent verbal and written comprehension
✓ Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
✓ Excellent organizational skills
✓ Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
✓ Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
✓ Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
Employment Requirements
✓ Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
✓ Must have current CPR/BLS certification
✓ Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
✓ Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
✓ Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
✓ Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Security Requirements
✓ Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)
✓ Must obtain and maintain security clearance with the client/facility as a requisite for initial and/or continued employment
✓ Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
Physical/Mental Requirements
This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following:
✓ Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
✓ Ability to position oneself in different spaces
✓ Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
✓ Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
✓ Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
✓ Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.
Other
Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.
Sarah Zerfas
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CorrHealth
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About
CorrHealth is a destination workplace for high-performing medical/mental healthcare professionals. We operate within safe and secure county detention facilities throughout NM, TX and WY.
Response timemore than a day
Staff jobs$18–43/hour
Local contracts$18–43/hour
Per Diem / PRN roles$18–43/hour
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About Midland, TX
As a in Midland, TX here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- The cost of living in Midland, TX is higher than the national average due to the booming oil industry.
- Housing costs are particularly high.
Weather
- Summer average highs are around 94°F, and winter average lows are around 30°F.
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals may be limited due to high demand from the oil industry, but options are available with some searching.
Transportation
- Midland is car-friendly with limited public transportation options.
Demographics
- Midland has a diverse population with a mix of ages.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to dust and pollen.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the demand for healthcare services in the area.
Things to Do
- Midland offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking in the surrounding areas.
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