Job Description

Adelphi is seeking Medical Assistants to provide services at a correctional facility in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. The ideal candidates will provide services that include assisting with clinical duties, patient education, and administrative tasks while adhering to security protocols and ensuring compliance with established healthcare standards.

• Ref#: GS-3289-01
• Profession: Medical Assistant
• Location: Bruceton Mills, WV
• Service Setting: Correctional facility 
• Job Type: Contract
• Contract Term: TBC
• Shift schedule: Mon-Fri, 40 hours/week (7.5 to 10 hour shifts)
• Rate:$23/hr

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Valid certification/licensure to practice as a Medical Assistant in West Virginia.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Medical Assistant (correctional healthcare experience preferred).

Responsibilities:

• Assisting health care providers in examining or treating patients.
• Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination.
• Performing procedures within the scope of practice to include sterile dressing application and packing, enemas, suture/staple application and removal.
• Assisting providers in performing minor surgical procedures including, but not limited to, biopsy, laceration repair, and small lump excisions.
• Measuring the patient’s vital signs and weight and scanning laboratory results into the Electronic Medical Record system.
• Assisting in patient dismissal from the clinic upon completion of treatment as well as ensuring follow up care instructions are understood.
• Maintaining equipment through normal procedures including cleaning and sterilizing as well as minor troubleshooting or repairs. 
• Ensuring instruments/unapproved items are not left in the clinic during non-patient care hours and proper storage and security procedures are followed.
• Completing a wide array of clerical and support duties.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and institutional regulations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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