Certified Medical Asst / Med Tech-$2000 Sign on Bonus-Dorchester

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Full Time Certified Medical Assistant / Medication Technician to join our team at Dorchester County Detention Center located in Summerville, South Carolina.

GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and unrivaled client satisfaction!

You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population.

About this position

The Certified Medical Assistant / Medication Technician is responsible for providing support to the medical staff at the site as needed.

Job Type : Full-time

Education :

CNA or CMA and must have Medication Technician certification in good standing in the state of South Carolina (Required)

License / Certification :

CPR Certification (Required)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Standing long periods of time

Stooping / Bending

Some heavy lifting (some overhead areas).

Normal ability to walk throughout the facility and respond to medical emergencies while carrying approximately 10-15lbs of equipment is required.

Facility movement to areas within the buildings. Some areas with low lighting, narrow spacing and noisy conditions.

General Duties : (not limited to but includes)

Prepare and maintain operational records, reports, and logs utilizing appropriate grammar, alphabetizing, and labeling

Properly processes all reports and documents in a timely manner

Filing / scanning into the EMR appropriately and timely

Maintain Fax record request log and process records requested and to be sent out

Performs immediate and temporary interventions in emergency situations.

Perform clinic activities such as obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, weight checks, and other treatments with the scope for certification

Observes or examines inmates to detect symptoms that may require medical attention

Assist with assigned clerical duties such as filing, scanning into EMR, ordering supplies, restocking work areas

Completes daily assigned workload or reports any uncompleted tasks to supervisor

Administers medications or treatments as directed

Maintain confidentiality and privacy for patients and patient’s records or private health information

Perform venipuncture for lab analysis as needed with documented training

Identify any errors or potential areas for error opportunity and report to supervisor

Work cooperatively with correctional staff in situations where medical needs of inmate / patient conflict with correctional needs of the facility

Assist with any training requested by site supervisors or corporate; Participates in scheduled in-services as assigned by supervisor

Attend monthly staff meetings, Infection Control, and COI meetings as scheduled

Practice safety and accountability within the correctional environment; Follows all Infection control / prevention guidelines

Ensure current knowledge of GENESYS HEALTH policy and procedures, state / federal laws, state certification guidelines, NCCHC standards and site operational workflow

Other duties as assigned or requested by GENESYS HEALTH corporate or direct supervisor within your scope of practice

Benefits : (after 90 days of employment) :

401(k) matching (after 1 year)

Dental insurance, Vision insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid PTO- vacation, sick and bereavement

Physical setting :

Corrections (Jail / Prison / Detention Center)

Schedule : 12 hour shift

7a-7p - Day Shift

7p-7a - Night Shift

Shift Differential

Overtime

Sign on Bonus - $2000.00 - Applies to Full Time Employees Only

GENESYS is an EOE / Minorities / Females / Vet / Disability Employer

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