Duties:
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
Institution’s 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 inorder 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
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $20.
85 - $24.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Work setting:
* In-person
Experience:
* EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
* Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Preferred)
* Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
* Blythe, CA 92225 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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