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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA | Correctional Healthcare Contract)
Assignment Details:
- Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Openings: 2 Positions
- Location: Eloy, Arizona
- Pay: Up to $35/hr
- Contract Length: Initial 12-week assignment
- Schedule: Days | Typically 8x5 schedule
- Hours: 40 hrs/week
- Employment Type: Contract Assignment
- Local Candidates Accepted
Position Overview
The Certified Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care duties under the direction of a physician and supervision of licensed nursing staff within a correctional healthcare environment. This role supports clinical operations, patient care activities, specimen collection, medication assistance, documentation, and emergency response functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct peripheral venipuncture and prepare laboratory specimens
- Assist with oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medication administration
- Support nurses with EKGs, diagnostic testing, and clinical procedures
- Assist physicians during sick call and prepare examination areas
- Monitor, document, and report patient conditions and vital signs
- Assist with CPR, airway management, wound care, oxygen therapy, and catheterization
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required
- BLS Certification Required.
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work in a correctional healthcare environment
- Experience with:
- Telehealth
- Scanning
- Patient care procedures
- Medical documentation
Pay: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working in a correctional healthcare environment?
- Best time to connect?
Experience:
- Medical Assistant : 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Eloy, AZ 85131 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $34