Medical Assistant

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

1. 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.

2. Possess and maintain while providing services to Correctional facility 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.

3. Possess Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Provider or American Red Cross (with AED);

4. 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 facility.

5. 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 facility. 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:

a. Administer basic life support in emergency situations to patient/youth and staff;

b. Use medical equipment safely;

c. Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and skin tests;

d. Administer eye/ear washes;

e. Administer prescribed medications topically, sublingually, and orally;

f. Administer basic breathing treatments;

g. Remove casts, splints, sutures, and other external devices;

h. Change simple dressing;

i. Collect blood via capillary and venipuncture techniques;

j. Collect lab specimens using appropriate collection equipment; label specimens appropriately for evaluation;

k. Measure vital signs;

I. Administer basic vision tests when indicated;

m. Conduct Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived point of care testing for the purpose of determining a patient/youth's physical condition;

n. Demonstrate the use of healthcare appliances (i.e., canes, crutches, braces);

o. Attend to the physical needs of patient/youth in order to ensure comfort;

p. Perform therapeutic interventions in order to assist patient/youth in regaining or improve physical/behavior adaptive skills;

q. 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;

r. Identify patient/youth with disabilities in order to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided;

s. Care for patents'/youths' personal property in order to ensure safe storage until it is returned; t. Assist and follow provider orders during medical exams and treatments;

u. 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;

v. Observe, document and report clinical symptoms and behavior; record medical history; i.e., test results, vitals, in the health record; prepare exam rooms;

w. Maintain confidentiality when dealing with medical information;

x. Practice universal precautions in order to maintain infection controls;

y. Identify and report possible security breaches that could lead to escape; identify and report behavior that may signal an impending incident; and

z. 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, Per diem, Temporary

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $24