What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility?
Rate of pay: $18.00 per hour
Position: Medical Assistant
Location: 805 N Avenue F, POST, TX 79356
Employment type: Full-time
Work schedule: 12-hour shifts (7:00P-7:00a); Nights
Facility setting: Ambulatory-like setting with short-stays and urgent care
Benefits include:
- Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Short and long-term disability
- Paid time off and paid holiday
- Employee assistance program
Change lives with us!! Our team at the Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility provides pre-trial and presentenced male residents with excellent care including medical services that support their health and well-being. Our mission is to provide these individuals with hope and opportunities for a better life.
Position summary: A medical assistant performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general healthcare of patients. Assists licensed staff in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives.
Essential responsibilities:
- Assist in coordinating movement of inmate/patients to and from different areas for medical treatment.
- Take and record vital signs and medical history of assigned patients.
- Prepare patients for examinations and assist nurse or provider during examination.
- Work efficiently to ensure providers have seamless flow of patients, and supplies, charts and equipment are
- readily available.
- Explain treatment procedures to patients; provide education on condition, treatment or treatment plan.
- Properly chart medical care consistent with scope of practice and ensure completeness and accuracy of entries.
- Assist with medication and/or sharps counts when necessary.
- Provide assistance to patients as instructed, and accurately enter treatment provided in medical record.
- Perform complex and technical procedures under nursing supervision, such as: unsterile dressing changes superficial wound care, performing urine and finger stick glucose tests.
- Assist in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility environment; obtain and store medical supplies; clean and sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Perform CPR when necessary. Maintain current certification.
- Regular and predictable onsite attendance is required.
- Reliably and repetitively identify inmates by visual means and verification of inmate identification numbers.
Experience and education requirements:
- Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
- Current medical assistant certification or registry from an accredited medical assistant program recognized by the state of Texas is required.
- CPR certification is necessary.
- A valid driver license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record is required.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department at customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.
Tags: Certified medical assistant, MA, CMA, MTC
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
- Wound Care
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to POST, TX for this job?
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18