Administrative Assistant- CMA/MA - Full-Time- Dorchester, SC

Company: GENESYS Health Alliance
Location: Summerville
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Full Time Certified Medication Assistant/Medical Assistant to join our team at Dorchester County Detention Center located in Summerville, South Carolina. GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives, and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and unrivaled client satisfaction!You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population. About this position The Medication Technician is responsible for providing support to the medical staff at the site as needed. Job Type: Full-timeEducation:

• CMA or MA certification in good standing in the state of South Carolina (Required) Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
  • Standing long periods of time
  • Stooping/Bending
  • Some heavy lifting (some overhead areas).
  • Normal ability to walk throughout the facility and respond to medical emergencies while carrying approximately 10-15lbs of equipment is required.
  • Facility movement to areas within the buildings. Some areas with low lighting, narrow spacing and noisy conditions. General Duties: (not limited to but includes)
    • Prepare and maintain operational records, reports, and logs utilizing appropriate grammar, alphabetizing, and labeling.
    • Properly processes all reports and documents in a timely manner.
    • Filing/scanning into the EMR appropriately and timely
    • Maintain Fax record request log and process records requested and to be sent out.
    • Performs immediate and temporary interventions in emergency situations.
    • Perform clinic activities such as obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, weight checks, and other treatments with the scope for certification.
    • Observes or examines inmates to detect symptoms that may require medical attention.
    • Assist with assigned clerical duties such as filing, scanning into EMR, ordering supplies, restocking work areas.
    • Completes daily assigned workload or reports any uncompleted tasks to supervisor.
    • Administers medications or treatments as directed.
    • Maintain confidentiality and privacy for patients and patient's records or private health information.
    • Perform venipuncture for lab analysis as needed with documented training.
    • Identify any errors or potential areas for error opportunity and report to supervisor.
    • Work cooperatively with correctional staff in situations where medical needs of inmate/patient conflict with correctional needs of the facility.
    • Assist with any training requested by site supervisors or corporate; Participates in scheduled in-services as assigned by supervisor.
    • Attend monthly staff meetings, Infection Control, and COI meetings as scheduled.
    • Practice safety and accountability within the correctional environment; Follows all Infection control/prevention guidelines.
    • Ensure current knowledge of GENESYS HEALTH policy and procedures, state/federal laws, state certification guidelines, NCCHC standards and site operational workflow.
    • Other duties as assigned or requested by GENESYS HEALTH corporate or direct supervisor within your scope of practice. Benefits: (after 90 days of employment):
      • 401(k) matching (after 1 year)
      • Dental insurance, Vision insurance
      • Health insurance
      • Life insurance
      • Paid PTO- vacation, sick and bereavement Physical setting:
        • Corrections (Jail / Prison / Detention Center) Schedule:
          • 8-hour shift
          • Day Shift
          • Sign on Bonus - $2000 License/Certification:
            • CPR Certification (Required) GENESYS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer Compensation details: 18-20 Hourly WagePIe08dc3497fa6-31181-34306626

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