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We have Medical Assistant
positions openings available in MA

Qualification Requirements

All Temporary/Relief Medical Assistants assigned to Correctional facility must have the minimum experience outlined below:

1. 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. 2. Possess and maintain while providing services to Correctional facility a current and valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California, to practice as a Medical Assistant.
3. Possess Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Provider or American Red Cross (with AED);
4. Possess documentation of completion of a competency validation process meeting the requirements of Title 22, Section 70016 prior to performing the duties required by the Correctional facility.
5. Any Temporary/Relief Medical Assistants providing services through this Agreement must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with the Correctional facility. All Temporary/Relief Psychiatric Technicians must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication and write effectively in the English language. Any Temporary/Relief Medical Assistant who fails to meet the minimum qualifications shall not be permitted to perform services.

Service Delivery Requirements Under the licensure of a Physician and Surgeon, or Podiatrist, and under assigned administrative supervision at a correctional Institution/Facility, the Temporary Relief Medical Assistant shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant in accordance with the Institutions policies and procedures.
The Temporary/Relief Medical Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clinical duties, which includes procedures as regulated by certification such as, but not limited to, the following:

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.

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