NEEDED: CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CMA)

STATUS: Full-Time

LOCATION: Health Service Department at FCC Coleman at 846 NE, 54th Terrace, Coleman, Florida 33521

HOURS: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), between the hours of 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizen
• Shall be a graduate of Medical Assistant Programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) that passed the exam CMA (AAMA)® Certification and have credentials in the field.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Must provide proof of experience of at least 6 months as an MA (Resume & 3 Professional letters of reference).
• Shall provide a copy of all diplomas and/or certificates to support stated qualification. 

DUTIES:

• Collect, package, and ship blood specimen to referral laboratories with knowledge of maintaining appropriate records. (Collect and prepare laboratory specimens).
• Take medical histories
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examinations
• Assist the physician during examinations
• Perform basic laboratory tests under CLIA regulations.
• Prepare and administer medications, including by intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider (e.g., a nurse practitioner or physician assistant)
• Transmit prescription refills as directed
• Medical orders such as taking electrocardiograms, wound care and changing dressings, obtain vitals, fecal occult testing, rapid and PCR test such as COVID, HIV, etc.
• Perform administrative duties (may include, but not limited to), answering telephones, welcoming patients, updating and filing patient medical records, coding and filling out BOP forms, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admissions (medical paperwork for trip) and laboratory services; handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping as determined by Health Services policies and the HSA.
• After BOP training: MAs, understand, and consistently comply with BOP information security policies, procedures, rules and regulations such as: Reporting known or suspected incidents immediately to the Information Security Officer. Using BOP computers only for lawful and authorized purposes. Not installing unauthorized software on the computer.
• Handling, storing, and disposing of sensitive information safely. Not e-mailing sensitive information.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 10 paid federal holidays, and medical benefits contribution.