Medical Assistant – FCI Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL

Medical Assistant – FCI Tallahassee

Work Location

Federal Correctional Institute-Tallahassee

501 Capital Circle NE

Tallahassee, FL 32301

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
• Type of Employment: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Period of Performance: Five years upon the award.
• Total Compensation: $23.35 per hour
• Benefits: Health/Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80 hours per year, which starts accruing on the day of hire.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year, which starts occurring on the day of hire.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays
  
  
  

Summary of Services

The Medical Assistant (MA) will provide medical services to inmates incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution and the Federal Detention Center. All duties shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the field of Medical Assistant services, and in compliance with all Federal and State policies and regulations. The contractor shall adhere to all standards and regulations of the Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and the American Correctional Association Foundation/Core Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions.

Attire

The contractor is expected to wear professional attire while on duty (only scrub uniforms or cargo pants with apolo shirt are approved). The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contract employee will be performing.

Working Hours

The working hours for the MA will normally be between 0700-1530 or 0730-1600, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. These hours may be adjusted to meet the institution's needs. The contractor should not exceed 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant school or program.
• Current licensure as a Medical Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of three (2) years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
  
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to include taking and recording patient history, vital signs, making appointments, assisting Mid-Level Practitioners and physicians in clinical activities.
• Perform venipuncture on patients for analysis or other medical purposes when Necessary.
• Collect and process Urinalysis.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
• Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and must have the ability to screen for gross mood changes.
• Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries.
• Properly triage sick-call complaints and refer to RN or APP as appropriate.
• Perform duties as required but accept only those assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and licensure laws.
• Operation of the EKG machine and other special medical apparatus and equipment within the Health Service Unit.
• Will assist providers in the urgent care room when necessary.
• General medical assistant duties.
• Maintain supplies in all exam rooms.
• Screening eye exams and assisting physicians and mid-level practitioners in minor
• surgical cases.
• Maintain daily sick call list and place inmates on call out as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.
  
  
  

ABOUT US:

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005 or Join our Team

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).