Medical Assistant - Correctional Health Services

About the job

If you would like an opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals who work hard in providing quality medical care, this is the job for you. The Correctional Health Services Division at the Department of Health and Human Services in Salt Lake City, Utah is seeking to hire a Medical Assistant (MA) with an ability to work effectively with medical staff, officers and offenders. In this position, the Medical Assistant's (MA's) main role is to provide support and assistance to nursing and provider staff. Administrative duties may include maintaining medical records and facilitating medical appointments. Clinical duties may include, preparing treatment and patient exam rooms and recording patient medical history. Assist the Registered Nurse on duty as needed. Please note: An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check and pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening. Job Duties Have some experience working in a hospital, nursing, health care clinic or secure patient environment. Skilled in the use of computers and electronic health records. Have demonstrated ability to take and record vital signs; perform venipunctures for laboratory samples, perform point-of-care laboratory testing, transfer and transport patients in a safe manner using proper body mechanics; recognize signs and symptoms indicating distress; and to perform CPR if needed. Have good patient assessment skills. Have good documentation skills. Be detail oriented. Have the ability to work well with medical staff, officers and offenders. Supplemental Information State of Utah Medical Assistant Certification is desirable, but not required. This job is NOT public safety certified, and does not require peace officer status or certification. Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc. Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted. An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check and pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening. Hiring officials may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences for this position.