Certified Medical Assistant

About the Role

CDCR is committed to providing quality healthcare and rehabilitation services to Patient-Inmates, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

We are looking for a full-time Medical Assistant. Schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm.

• Administer basic life support in emergency situations to patient/youth and staff;
• Use medical equipment safely;
• Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and skin tests;
• Administer eye/ear washes;
• Administer prescribed medications topically, sublingually, and orally;
• Administer basic breathing treatments;
• Remove casts, splints, sutures, and other external devices;
• Collect blood via capillary and venipuncture techniques;
• Collect lab specimens using appropriate collection equipment; label specimens appropriately for evaluation;
• Measure vital signs;
• Administer basic vision tests when indicated;
• Conduct Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived point of care testing for the purpose of determining a patient/youth's physical condition;
• Demonstrate the use of healthcare appliances (i.e., canes, crutches, braces);
• Attend to the physical needs of patient/youth in order to ensure comfort;
• Perform therapeutic interventions in order to assist patient/youth in regaining or improving physical/behavior adaptive skills;
• 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;
• Identify patient/youth with disabilities in order to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided;
• Care for patients'/youths' personal property in order to ensure safe storage until it is returned; assist and follow provider orders during medical exams and treatments;
• 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;
• Observe, document and report clinical symptoms and behavior; record medical history; i.e., test results, vitals, in the health record; prepare exam rooms;
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with medical information;
• Practice universal precautions in order to maintain infection controls;
• Identify and report possible security breaches that could lead to escape; identify and report behavior that may signal an impending incident;
• 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.

$28.00 per hour. Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K benefits are included.

• Possess and maintain while providing services to CDCR a current and valid Medical Assistant Certificate from one of the following boards:
  American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Certification Association (AACA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CCBMA), Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc., or NCCT (National Center of Competency)
• Possess Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Provider or American Red Cross (with AED)
• Possess documentation of completion of a competency validation process.

• Proficiency in the English language.
• Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.

RPS is an equal opportunity recruitment agency and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.