Job description
Let us use our contacts to land you a job at a State Prison in San Diego, CA!
Global Service Resources (GSR), a leading Healthcare Company is in need of Medical Assistants for Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, CA.
Pay: $24 - $25/hr on W2
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Requirements:
Must have 12 full months of experience within the last 3 years
Must have a BLS from American Heart Association only
Possess and maintain while providing services to CDCR a current and valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California, to practice as a Medical Assistant.
Must have complete and updated immunizations, TB test, etc
Duties:
Administer basic life support in emergency situations to patient/youth and staff
Use medical equipment safely.Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and skin tests
Administer eye/ear washes.
Administer prescribed medications topically, sublingually, and orally
Administer basic breathing treatments.Remove casts, splints, sutures, and other external devices
Change simple dressing
Collect blood via capillary and venipuncture techniques
Collect lab specimens using appropriate collection equipment; label specimens appropriately for evaluation
Measure vital signs
Administer basic vision tests when indicated
Conduct Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived point of care testing for the purpose of determining a patient/youth's physical condition
Demonstrate the use of healthcare appliances (i.e., canes, crutches, braces)
Attend to the physical needs of patient/youth in order to ensure comfort
Perform therapeutic interventions in order to assist patient/youth in regaining or improve physical/behavior adaptive skills
Explain treatment procedures and medical instructions; communicate with patient/youth and staff in order to gather information necessary for completing job duties; provide effective communication to patient/youth with disabilities
Identify patient/youth with disabilities in order to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided
Care for patents'/youths' personal property in order to ensure safe storage until it is returned
Assist and follow provider orders during medical exams and treatments
Interview patient/youth to obtain medical information in order to inform provider; prepare patient/youth for medical examinations; escort patient/youth to the exam room from the waiting area with and without the assistance of correctional officers
Observe, document and report clinical symptoms and behavior; record medical history; i.e., test results, vitals, in the health record; prepare exam rooms
Maintain confidentiality when dealing with medical information
Practice universal precautions in order to maintain infection controls
Identify and report possible security breaches that could lead to escape; identify and report behavior that may signal an impending incident
Schedule patient/youth; inventory medical clinic and office supplies; and assist staff in the counting, distribution, and accounting for all utensils to prevent their use as weapons
Assist patient/youth with activities of daily living and provide nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Contact us today!
Jay Flores
Healthcare Recruiter
576- 8217
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Urgent Care
Schedule:
Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Inpatient
In-person
Experience:
Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Required)
Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person