Job Description:

Qualification Requirements:

All Temporary/Relief Medical Assistants assigned to correctional facilities must have the minimum experience outlined below:

• Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.
• Possess and maintain while providing services to correctional facilities 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.
• Possess Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Provider or American Red Cross (with AED).
• Possess documentation of completion of a competency validation process meeting the requirements of Title 22, Section 70016 prior to performing the duties required by the correctional facilities.
• Any Temporary/Relief Medical Assistants providing services through this Agreement must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with the correctional facilities. All Temporary/Relief Psychiatric Technicians must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication and write effectively in the English language. Any Temporary/Relief Medical Assistant who fails to meet the minimum qualifications shall not be permitted to perform services.

Service Delivery Requirements:

Under the licensure of a Physician and Surgeon, or Podiatrist, and under assigned administrative supervision at a correctional Institution/Facility, the Temporary Relief Medical Assistant shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant in accordance with the Institution’s policies and procedures. The Temporary/Relief Medical Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clinical duties, which includes procedures as regulated by certification such as, but not limited to, the following:

• 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; and
• 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.91 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Corrections
• In-person
• Rehabilitation center

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Diego, CA 92179 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92179: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person