Salary : $36,692.00 - $42,064.00 Annually
Location : 1928 W. Pembroke Ave. Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 07968
Department: City Sheriff - Jail
Opening Date: 02/21/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Function

The Certified Medical Assistant is a licensed assistant who provides medical services to incarcerated inmates under the direction of a Physician, Physician's Assistant or a Registered Nurse. Performs duties under the direct supervision of the Director of Operations and Health Services Administrator and is accountable for use of delegated authority. Pursuant to §15.2-1603 of the Code of Virginia incumbent is appointed at will and serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff.
Examples of Work

• Responds to medical emergencies throughout the facility. This includes the ability to perform continuous CPR until properly relieved.
• Takes vital signs, height, and weight.
• Completes medical histories on new inmates.
• Assists with PPDs and EKGs.
• Draws blood.
• Measures and records intake and output.
• Assists with patient treatments such as dressing changes, decubitus ulcer, and tracheotomy care.
• Administers prescribed or non- prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records at all HSO facilities
• Verifies identity of patient receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
• Presents medication to patients and observes ingestion or other application., or administers medication, using specified procedures
• Receives supply of ordered medications and log information on proper forms
• Be certified as a Medication Technician
• Assist in Pharmacy Audits
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Ability to deal with and respond to stressful situations in a calm and collective fashion.
• Requires regular and reliable attendance.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Follow physician orders for inmates to receive tests and treatment as ordered.
• Ensure that specimens are collected as ordered and conveyed properly.
• Maintain aseptic technique.
• Assist physician upon request.
• Assist as part of a team, along with an RN, in the screening of apparent emergencies throughout the facility, to include screening inmates in cellblocks for necessity and priority of being seen by the physician.
• Be proficient in CPR and recognizing the need to implement it. Receive re-certification training annually.
• Maintain working knowledge of social and behavioral aspects of inmates in the correctional facility, particularly as they relate to compliance with security needs while in the cellblocks.
• Assist in cleaning, sterilizing and securing of equipment.
• Notify pharmacy of inmate transfers.
• Initiate call tickets for scheduled treatments or physician appointments, including the following day, and ensure transmittal to proper authority (Captain's office, etc.)
• Assist in ordering supplies.
• Notify supervisor and complete a written incident report for any/all medical or security occurrences.
• Participate in in-service education.
• Comply with dress code and administrative policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Annually, submit documentation of current certification.

Features

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

State certification and licensure, plus a minimum of one (1) year experience in emergency or correctional service. Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report. Must have graduated from an approved Allied Health School or received equivalent school training

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
The job may risk exposure to extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, noise, fumes, odors, moving machinery, electrical shock, traffic and toxic or caustic chemicals. Risk of exposure to bio-hazard communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS
Must have the capability to hear, speak and see to communicate with the general public. Physical exertion may be required to climb stairs, run, bend, twist, reach, kneel in confined areas; sit for prolonged periods of time; move/push/pull or lift heavy objects exceeding 50 lbs.; Subject to 24-hour call back for emergencies. Requires operation of standard office equipment.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
All Employees are expected to follow all Federal, State and local laws; effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the expectations of the Hampton Sheriff's Office. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
to complete the required Authorization for Release of Information form.
Benefits Overview

• The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment:
• -Health insurance
• -Dental insurance
• -Vision insurance
• -Reimbursement accounts
• Health insurance offered through Optima Health (1-800-229-1199). For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the
  The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the
• Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus) 1-800-237-6060. For more information, see the
  
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
  
• The eleven paid holidays each year include:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
  
• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
  
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
  
  Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or
  
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
  
  Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.