Correctional Medical Assistant

4 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States CoreCivic Full time
Job Title: Correctional Medical Assistant

CoreCivic is seeking a highly skilled Correctional Medical Assistant to join our team in San Diego, California.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to provide medical support services to inmates and staff in a correctional facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering medication, obtaining and recording vital signs, preparing patients for exams and procedures, and assisting medical personnel with various tasks.

Responsibilities:
  • Administer medication to inmates and staff under the direct supervision of the Health Service Administrator.
  • Obtain, monitor, record, and report vital signs and patient conditions as needed.
  • Prepare patients for physical exams, procedures, and treatments.
  • Assist medical personnel with physical exams, procedures, and treatments.
  • Assist with the control and inventory of sharps, medical supplies, and equipment.
  • Assist with preparing and maintaining various reports and logs.
  • Keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
  • Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.
  • Assist with the inspection of the medical unit for contraband items.
  • Perform CPR when needed.
  • Facilitate NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program.
  • Escort inmates and staff to and from different areas for medical treatment.
  • Reliably identify inmates and staff by visual means.
  • Engage in functions in confined areas, including working rotating shifts and physically checking doors, windows, and other areas to verify they are secure.
  • Be aware of verbal abuse and take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
  • Inspect unclothed inmates and staff with possible exposure to body fluids, wastes, and contagious persons.
  • Endeavor to comply with applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards, and/or contract.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relations with others and handle difficult interpersonal contacts.
  • Attend scheduled staff meetings, promote communications, and the proper flow of relevant information in the medical unit.
  • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Review, process, and respond to lawsuits; attend court hearings when necessary.
  • Interpret an extensive variety of medical and technical instructions.
  • Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates, visitors, and the general public.
  • Operate a vehicle during the day and night in various driving conditions.
  • Remain alert at all times and react quickly, efficiently, and calmly in emergency and other high-stress situations.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
  • Current certification from an approved formal nursing assistant program or equivalent program with written consent from corporate Director, Health Services, and be CPR certified.
  • Appropriate certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

CoreCivic Job ID #req25890. Posted job title: Cma Prn

About CoreCivic

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.

Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance

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