- Location
- Horry County Detention Center, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description Summary
The Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized,patient-centered approach to care within a secure correctional environment. Assists in the examination and treatment of inmates/detainees under the direction of a physician, while following all medical and security protocols required in a detention facility.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
PRNCost Center
CC005896 MCP - Horry County Detention CenterPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-22Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Certified Medical Assistant I reports to the Health Service Administrator. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes within a correctional institution.
Assists in the examination and treatment of inmates under the direction of a physician. Responsibilities include:
• Interviewing inmates and measuring vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height).
• Recording or entering medical information into the inmate’s medical record.
• Conducting medical intake screenings as part of the booking or admission process when required.
• Preparing treatment rooms for examination of patients in accordance with security guidelines. • Maintaining awareness of and adhering to facility security procedures, including tool/sharps control, escort requirements, and behavioral precautions.
• Working collaboratively with correctional officers to ensure safe movement of inmates to and from the medical unit.
• Responding to medical emergencies within the facility as directed by nursing or medical leadership.
Minimum Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred. Experience in a correctional health environment is helpful but not required.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Additional Job Description
Benefits:
Physical Requirements
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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