Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- PRN

Overview

NaphCare is looking to hire a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- PRN to join our team of medical professionals in the City of Las Vegas Detention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

 

Pay rates range from $16.80 to $17.72 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.

 

As a Correctional CMA, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including assisting physicians and other healthcare professionals with examinations, taking patient histories, vital signs, supporting administrative tasks, etc. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

 

*New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!*

Responsibilities

As a CMA, you will play a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

Clinical Duties:

• Perform routine blood drawing procedures as applicable by licensure
• Take and document vital signs, height and weight and assist with PPDs and EKGs as required
• Assist with examinations and/or treatments as needed and report all changes in patients’ conditions
• Assist with patient hygiene, ambulation, and dressing changes

Administrative Duties:

• Receive and route visitors and inquiries and issues to the appropriate staff
• Transmit correspondence and medical records via mail, email or fax
• Perform various clerical and administrative functions, including ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies and sorting and distribute all mail and interoffice correspondence
• Perform bookkeeping duties, such as preparation of expense reports and maintaining petty cash and receipts
• Transmit and maintain all medical claims and all subpoenas and/or medical record requests as required
• Assist with staff scheduling and coordinate all meetings
• Prepare and maintain monthly reporting and statistical data as required
• Gather and maintain documentation required for all accreditation surveys
• Notify critical information to the next level of management that may have a negative impact on client and/or vendor relations or patient care

Qualifications

New grads are encouraged to apply!

 

Requirements / Qualifications

• CMA Certification - Completion of an accredited medical assisting program
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Be able to obtain BLS/CPR Certification (AHA required)
• Office Lab Assistant License (for Nevada only)
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

 

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

 

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

 

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

 

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I’ll be in touch.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

 

Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail? See what our LPNs do:

NaphCare - Life as an LPN - YouTube 

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