Certified Medical Assistant - Hidalgo County

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position are described below and are subject to change by management, as may be necessitated by changes in business needs, contract requirements, accommodation requests, or other reasons.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Staff Nurse, administers medications as prescribed; and documents the medication effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects. Performs routine phlebotomy services and complete laboratory management functions in a correctional setting.

Education/Credentials/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Medical Aide certification with approval for medication administration required
• Certified Nursing Aide certification required
• Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification
• One Year experience in acute care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in patient treatment and management as directed by multidisciplinary team
• Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for patients as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Company and applicable state/federal regulations
• Observes, records, and reports to the Staff Nurse symptoms and conditions of patients that could be related to medication interactions, adverse reactions, or medication side effects
• Determines and records the effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner and monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability
• Provide direct patient care to include gathering vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, food and fluid intake, and output
• Perform and assist patients with feeding, basic hygiene care, and other activities of daily living
• Perform phlebotomy on patient population
• Conduct social and recreational activities for individual patients or small group under direction of nursing staff
• Conduct observation of patients as directed after required training and approval
• Participate in the monitoring, requisition, and documentation of the use of medical supplies and equipment as directed
• Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship
• Ensure compliance with all facility and Company policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines including HIPAA
• Coordinate care closely with custody staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship
• Maintain ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment
• Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practices by using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures of Centurion, including OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and Centurion's Exposure Control Plan
• Deliver care to patients in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect their autonomy, dignity, and rights
• Other duties as assigned

Position Core Competencies

Problem Solver: Acts collaboratively in resolving problems. Ability to present solutions rather than just identifying problems. Acknowledges when one does not know something and is willing to take personal responsibility for finding a solution.

Team Builder: Works well with others and helps build a cohesive working environment. Helps others learn and shares knowledge. Respects diversity of the workplace and individuals unique characteristics.

Communicator: Able to appropriately express observations and assessment in written and verbal forms. Clear and articulate when speaking with patients or colleagues use audience-appropriate language. Listens to others.

Effective Time Management: Organizes and prioritizes work by devoting adequate time and attention to individual tasks.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employee(s) may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable