PrimeCare Medical Inc. is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to work on the night shift in the medical department at the Westmoreland County Prison located in Greensburg, PA. The ideal Medical Assistant should be upbeat and maintain a pleasant working attitude when dealing with staff and patients.

Job Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for various daily tasks and duties including performing the initial intake screening on new receptions, taking vital signs and completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol. In addition, the Medical Assistant will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility.

Other responsibilities of the Medical Assistant will include:

• Phoning verification of medications and medical information
• Obtaining lab specimens as ordered by the physician (to include Venipunctures)
• Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician
• Maintaining medication records
• Administering tuberculin skin testing on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients
• Typing of various reports, letters, and memoranda
• Answering telephone and process calls
• Maintaining filing system and confidentiality of information at all times
• Following universal precautions at all times
• Maintaining a pleasant working attitude

Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability options, Generous PTO, 401k with match, and a Tuition Reimburse.

Job Requirements:

The Medical Assistant is a fast paced position, and as such, we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Medical Assistant must have completed an approved Medical Assistant/Secretary program and also bring some clerical experience and ability to type to the position in order to be considered.

Other requirements for the Medical Assistant include:

• Currently, hold a Medical Assistant Certification
• Effective communication skills
• Pleasant telephone manner
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment
• Working knowledge of medical terminology

Company Overview:

Correctional nursing provides a challenging and exciting world of opportunities for medical professionals. In correctional healthcare you are provided the opportunity to apply their hands-on assessment and clinical skills on a day-to-day basis. Correctional healthcare is similar to working in an emergency room or a clinic. Each day is both challenging and rewarding.

PrimeCare Medical is dedicated to its employees. PrimeCare Medical will provide the knowledge and training to administer premier healthcare in the correctional environment.

Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of Correctional healthcare!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Pain Medicine
• Primary Care
• Psychiatry
• Urgent Care
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• 5x8
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Corrections
• ER
• Hospital
• In-person
• Military hospital
• Private practice
• School

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Greensburg, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person