What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at International SOS Government Medical Services?

This Position is Contingent on Contract Award.

Under the direction of the National Medical Director physician supervisors and advanced practice providers and in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) contracted Certified Medical Assistants deliver healthcare services to persons in custody in accordance with the polices and protocols listed in the Statement of Work (SOW) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives for the delivery of healthcare services to persons in custody.

Certified Medical Assistants work to assure delivery of quality healthcare services in accordance with the SOW for the medical services contract within medical units at U.S. Customs and Border Protection sites including Office of Field Operations (OFO) ports of entry U.S. Border Patrol Border (USBP) Stations. Performs the clinical responsibilities as agreed upon by the National Program Director.

Contracted medical staff will be working alongside uniformed Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agents / Officers in secured federal facilities along the southwest border of the United States. These secured federal facilities are staffed and monitored by CBP personnel and / or contracted security staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assure a safe working environment to include the colocated medical unit. Contracted medical staff work together with CBP personnel to provide health care services for persons of all ages to include infants children adults and pregnant females.

MISSION

CBPs Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) employs a trauma informed care model to provide frontline medical care for persons in CBP custody in accordance with Enhanced Medical Support Efforts CBP Directive (2210004). This model provides a team of medical professionals comprised of physicians advanced practice providers (e.g. physicians assistants nurse practitioners) and support staff (e.g. Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses Paramedics EMTs Certified Medical / Nursing Assistants). These contracted medical teams provide basic assessment and medical treatment for persons in CBP custody to include emergency care as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Initiates and maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies federal regulations and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.
Maintains compliance with standard operating procedures and protocols.
Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records.
Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.
Utilizes the electronic medical record and must maintain an active status for use and complete all required trainings.
Utilizes the electronic medical records system for all documentation to include but not limited to all patient care monitoring medication administration / observation documentation and input or scanning of any paper records as applicable.
Maintains noninvolvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.
Attends general staff meetings and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.
Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis.
Performs quality control of laboratory reagents collects specimens and performs CLIA waived testing.
Completes all annual training as directed.
May be required to travel.
May be required to serve at various medical units within sector / region.
Provides care and treatment of patients throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and medical unit setting.
Is expected to respond to medical emergencies for persons in custody visitors or employees within the scope of their license and certifications until emergency services arrive.
Obtains medical history performs interviews and completes all necessary charting requirements including vital signs on patients entering the facility. Any medical concerns or questions are referred to the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Physician or EMT.
Assists with gathering patient information or data during routine medical care.
Assists with minor care treatments or procedures under the guidance of the APP Physician or in assistance of a EMT or Paramedic.
Performs care through consultation with covering physician or APP to work within the guidance of Standing Orders or Protocols set in place by a physician.
Participates as a member of the healthcare team to ensure that needed equipment supplies and logs are available clean functional maintained completed and up to date as applicable.
Completes and passes all discipline specific competencies testing initially annually and as required.
Works within the scope of their license and certifications performing direct patient care as directed or indicated.
Provides direct care to patients that may include :
Assistance with feeding and / or meal set up
Assistance with basic hygienic measures and / or activities of daily living
Assistance with ambulation or transfer for those injured of with disabilities
Vital signs and interview
Participates with Medical Quality Management initiatives processes audits studies or committees as required.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned within the scope of their license and certifications.

This list is nonexhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications : BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Education / Training

Successful completion of a program in Medical Assistant located in any United States jurisdiction.

Program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licensure / Certification

Candidates must have an active current certification as a Medical Assistant issued by any United States jurisdiction. Certified by one of the following :

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

Registered Medical Assistant by the America Society of Medical Technologists (AMT).

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the by the National Health career Association (NHA).

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or

National Registered title of Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by the National Health Association for Health Professionals.

Licensure must be maintained current and any required education or trainings to maintain licensure must be completed within the required timeline of the licensing authority. A temporary license will not be accepted. Candidate must not have had any professional licensure or certification withheld suspended revoked or denied and the candidate must not have surrendered or allowed a professional license or certification to have expired or lapsed because of an investigation or disciplinary action.

Candidate must not have been convicted of pled guilty to pled nolo contender to or received probation before judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation the record of which has not been expunged.

Current unexpired Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification must be maintained from one of the following approved organizations :

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers

American Red Cross CPR / BLS for the professional rescuer

American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders

Course components must include Adult Pediatric and Infant CPR Foreign Body Airway Obstruction and Automatic Defibrillator (AED) proficiency

Applicant / Employee must be certified upon hire and may also be a certified instructor

BLS must be renewed prior to expiration date and always kept in an active status.

Experience

Must have one year of experience as a certified medical assistant in a clinical setting.

Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare residential healthcare a hospital outpatient clinic nursing home or other supervised medical nursing or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.

Bilingual in English and Spanish encouraged but not required.

Supervisory Controls

Works under the administrative direction of the Sector Program Manager or in their absence the Program Manager.

Works under the clinical supervision and / or direction of an APP Physician or EMT / Paramedic.

In this position the employee will serve as a contractor to the federal government and does not have any federal authority or rights.

Physical Demands

Able to walk stand bend sit for extended periods and be able to perform BLS / CPR if needed.

Able to reach to retrieve documents or supplies.

Able to carry materials and / or file boxes up to 30 pounds on an infrequent basis or assist patients into / out of a wheelchair.

Must be capable of standing on hard surfaces (cement floors) for long periods of time.

Must perform the duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitation.

Other Special Qualifications :

US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.

Ability to obtain and maintain the U.S. Government security clearance. Applicants with current clearances are preferred.

Must be able to read write and speak English to effectively communicate.

Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred.

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.

Compensation Min : 16hr Max : 35hr

Benefits Fulltime positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws.

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