Medical Assistant

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill a vacancy of Medical Assistant.

This position is scheduled 12-hour shifts, 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am, with alternating weekends off.

Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing, provides assistance to medical staff, within the scope of their certification, and provides care to inmates in a correctional setting, while observing and maintaining the requirements of security. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: No

• Schedules patients at the start of the day and modify schedules as necessary
• Conducts vital signs, height/weight, and obtains essential information for the chart
• Prepares exam rooms in advance of the next patient
• Assists with patient examinations and treatments
• Performs basic laboratory procedures and collects routine laboratory specimens as directed
• Performs administrative duties including order transcription
• Utilizes diagnostic equipment as directed
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
• This position may be considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, may be required to report to work
• Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary

• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• One (1) year experience as a medical assistant
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant in the State of Florida
• CPR-Basic Life Support
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
• Data entry accuracy score of 80%
• Typing speed of 25 wpm

• Ability to work independently on complex and confidential tasks and to maintain medical confidentiality and security of health records and medical information
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively and courteously with co-workers, other agencies and the public
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Physical abilities listed below may have estimates listed of time spent during a typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position must be able to perform the following:

• Visual acuity of 20/30 vision standard in each eye; if corrective lenses must be used to satisfy 20/30 vision standard, uncorrected vision should be no worse than 20/100 in each eye
• Hearing acuity, single hearing levels should not exceed 25 decibels at either 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, or 2000 Hz nor exceed 30 decibels at 3000 Hz frequencies in each ear.
• Must be able to climb stairs for fire drills, Code 99, and other purposes
• Must have full range of motion to administer medical attention and perform CPR on the floor and in other confined areas
• Must be able to pass the annual skills assessment
• Sit up to 3 hours per day
• Stand up to 3 hours per day
• Walk up to 6 hours per day
• Continuously lift up to 10 lbs.
• Frequently lift up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Continuously bend, reach, or twist
• Occasionally squat or kneel

Salary : $37,553 - $54,452