Medical Assistant MA

MA Position

Job Summary & Responsibilities Certified Medical Assistant needed for position in correctional facility MA shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Medical Assistant (MA) Services in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures. Duties/Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to: Assist patient/youth with activities of daily living and provide nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse; Perform and document rounds of patient/youth receiving medical and/or psychiatric care and report changes in patient/youth condition to the RN Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing Assist other non-custody staff to provide patient/youth care Prepare documentation for patient/youth transfers to other Institutions/Facilities or trips to specialty appointments Complete all required documentation of patient/youth care, provide written or oral reports, and record entries in log books Clean, maintain, and check equipment Check inventory, order and check supplies