Certified Medical Assistant at AvaMed Workforce

San Luis Obispo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Basic Life Support, Medical Equipment Use, Injections, Medication Administration, Vital Signs Measurement, Patient Care, Clinical Testing, Communication Skills, Confidentiality, Infection Control, Patient Interviewing, Documentation, Therapeutic Interventions, Emergency Response, Behavior Observation, Scheduling

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Certified Medical Assistant to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in San Luis Obispo, CA. Provider must have a minimum 1 year experience and must be a certified Position Details: Certified Medical Assistant Full-Time Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm Rate: $21/hr Weekly Pay Job Description: a. Administer basic life support in emergency situations to patient/youth and staff; b. Use medical equipment safely; c. Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and skin tests; d. Administer eye/ear washes; e. Administer prescribed medications topically, sublingually, and orally; f. Administer basic breathing treatments; g. Remove casts, splints, sutures, and other external devices; h. Change simple dressing; i. Collect blood via capillary and venipuncture techniques; j. Collect lab specimens using appropriate collection equipment; label specimens appropriately for evaluation; k. Measure vital signs; I. Administer basic vision tests when indicated; m. Conduct Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived point of care testing for the purpose of determining a patient/youth's physical condition; n. Demonstrate the use of healthcare appliances (i.e., canes, crutches, braces); o. Attend to the physical needs of patient/youth in order to ensure comfort; p. Perform therapeutic interventions in order to assist patient/youth in regaining or improve physical/behavior adaptive skills; q. Explain treatment procedures and medical instructions; communicate with patient/youth and staff in order to gather information necessary for completing job duties; provide effective communication to patient/youth with disabilities; r. Identify patient/youth with disabilities in order to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided; s. Care for patents'/youths' personal property in order to ensure safe storage until it is returned; t. Assist and follow provider orders during medical exams and treatments; u. Interview patient/youth to obtain medical information in order to inform provider; prepare patient/youth for medical examinations; escort patient/youth to the exam room from the waiting area with and without the assistance of correctional officers; v. Observe, document and report clinical symptoms and behavior; record medical history; i.e., test results, vitals, in the health record; prepare exam rooms; w. Maintain confidentiality when dealing with medical information; x. Practice universal precautions in order to maintain infection controls; y. Identify and report possible security breaches that could lead to escape; identify and report behavior that may signal an impending incident; and z. Schedule patient/youth; inventory medical clinic and office supplies; and assist staff in the counting, distribution, and accounting for all utensils to prevent their use as weapons. Please submit a copy of resume if interested and one of our team members will reach out to you ASAP.

Responsibilities

The Certified Medical Assistant will administer basic life support and assist in various medical procedures at a correctional facility. Responsibilities include administering medications, collecting lab specimens, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.