PrimeCare Medical, Inc Hiring for Medical Assistant CMA – CMT Job at Elkton, MD Full Time

We are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to weekends and holidays in the medical department at Cecil County Detention Center. The ideal CMA should be upbeat and maintain a pleasant working attitude when dealing with staff and patients.

Job Responsibilities

This role will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks and duties including performing the initial intake screening on new receptions, taking vital signs and completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol. In addition, they will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility.

Other responsibilities for the Medical Assistant will include:

• Phoning verification of medications and medical information
• Obtaining lab specimens as ordered by the physician (to include Venipunctures)
• Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician
• Maintaining medication records
• Administering tuberculin skin testing on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients
• Typing of various reports, letters and memoranda
• Answering telephone and process calls
• Maintaining filing system and confidentiality of information at all times
• Following universal precautions at all times
• Maintaining pleasant working attitude

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability options, Generous PTO, 401k with match, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program.

This is a fast-paced position, and as such, we must have someone who has the ability to multitask and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the CMA must also bring some clerical experience and ability to type to the position in order to be considered.

Other requirements include:

• Currently hold a Medical Assistant Certification.

• Effective communication skills.

• Pleasant telephone manner.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment.

• Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of Correctional healthcare!