Certified Medical Assistant
Required skills
- CPR card
- EHR
- blood drawing
- vital signs
- PPDs
- EKGs
- patient hygiene
- ambulation
- dressing
Nice to have
- correctional healthcare experience
Role summary
Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP Health) is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for their facility in Monterey County, Salinas, CA. This full-time, non-exempt, hourly position involves providing routine clinical tasks under the supervision of healthcare administrators and nurses. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a current unrestricted Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist certification, a valid CPR card, and at least one year of clinical experience. Experience in correctional healthcare is preferred. The Medical Assistant will utilize EHR systems, perform blood draws, take vital signs, assist with procedures, and ensure adherence to policies and standards.
About Correctional Healthcare Partners:
Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP Health) is a company dedicated to providing healthcare services to the incarcerated, and we're growing. We exist because the people inside county jails still deserve real healthcare — and the counties that serve them deserve a partner who shows up, owns the outcome, and gets the work right. We deliver medical, mental health, and dental care across jails and detention facilities in California and Washington, and we do it with clinicians who chose this setting and a leadership team that supports the mission.
Certified Medical Assistant
Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Director of Nursing (DON), and Registered Nurse(s) (RN), the MA is responsible for providing routine clinical tasks as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and must hold and maintain a current, unrestricted certification as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist in the state of employment and hold a valid CPR card, with a minimum of 1-year clinical experience in a healthcare setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred.
Reporting to:
Health Services Administrator (HSA)/Director of Nursing (DON)/Registered Nurse (RN)
Physical Demands:
Must have the physical and mental capacity to work in an environment that may be less than pristine, and manage and maintain physical and mental health when encountering stressful situations. Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force, push, pull, and move objects, to include the human body. Position may require he/she to stand or walk while performing duties.
Performance Expectations:
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