Medical Assistant

MEDICAL ASSISTANT – JOB DESCRIPTION
 

Qualification Requirements All Temporary/Relief Medical Assistants assigned to CDCR must have the minimum experience outlined below:
 

1. Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.
 

2. Possess and maintain while providing services to CDCR a current and valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California, to practice as a Medical Assistant.
 

3. Possess Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Provider or American Red Cross (with AED);
 

4. Possess documentation of completion of a competency validation process meeting the requirements of Title 22, Section 70016 prior to performing the duties required by the CDCR.
 

5. Any Temporary/Relief Medical Assistants providing services through this Agreement must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with the CDCR/CCHCS. All Temporary/Relief Psychiatric Technicians must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication and write effectively in the English language. Any Temporary/Relief Medical Assistant who fails to meet the minimum qualifications shall not be permitted to perform services.

Service Delivery Requirements Under the licensure of a Physician and Surgeon, or Podiatrist, and under assigned administrative supervision at a correctional Institution/Facility, the Temporary Relief Medical Assistant shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant in accordance with the Institution’s policies and procedures.

The Temporary/Relief Medical Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clinical duties, which includes procedures as regulated by certification such as, but not limited to, the following:

a. Administer basic life support in emergency situations to patient/youth and staff;

b. Use medical equipment safely;
 

c. Administer intradermal,subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and skin tests;
 

d. Administer eye/ear washes;
 

e. Administer prescribed medications topically, sublingually, and orally;
 

f. Administer basic breathing treatments;
 

 g. Remove casts, splints, sutures, and other external devices;
 

h. Change simple dressing;
 

i. Collect blood via capillary and venipuncture techniques;
 

j. Collect lab specimens using appropriate collection equipment; label specimens appropriately for evaluation;
 

k. Measure vital signs;
 

 I. Administer basic vision tests when indicated;
 

m. Conduct Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived point of care testing for the purpose of determining a patient/youth's physical condition;
 

n. Demonstrate the use of healthcare appliances (i.e., canes, crutches, braces);
 

 o. Attend to the physical needs of patient/youth inorder to ensure comfort;
 

p. Perform therapeutic interventions in order to assist patient/youth in regaining or improve physical/behavior adaptive skills;
 

q. Explain treatment procedures and medical instructions; communicate with patient/youth and staff in order to gather information necessary for completing job duties; provide effective communication to patient/youth with disabilities;
 

r. Identify patient/youth with disabilities in order to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided;
 

s. Care for patents'/youths' personal property in order to ensure safe storage until it is returned;
 

t. Assist and follow provider orders during medical exams and treatments;
 

u. Interview patient/youth to obtain medical information in order to inform provider; prepare patient/youth for medical examinations; escort patient/youth to the exam room from the waiting area with and without the assistance of correctional officers;
 

v. Observe, document and report clinical symptoms and behavior; record medical history; i.e., test results, vitals, in the health record; prepare exam rooms;
 

w. Maintain confidentiality when dealing with medical information;
 

x. Practice universal precautions in order to maintain infection controls;
 

y. Identify and report possible security breaches that could lead to escape; identify and report behavior that may signal an impending incident; and
 

z. Schedule patient/youth; inventory medical clinic and office supplies; and assist staff in the counting, distribution, and accounting for all utensils to prevent

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