Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Correctional Healthcare

Job overview

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Correctional Healthcare role is onsite at the Marion County Jail in Ocala, FL. Compensation is not specified. NaphCare provides healthcare services in correctional facilities and describes its mission as protecting patients’ rights, dignity, and health. The CMA supports clinical care and administrative operations for people in the facility, assisting providers with examinations, assessments, medication, and routine clinical tasks. The role also coordinates appointments, maintains supplies, and communicates with patients and staff.

What you'll do

• Interview patients about current health concerns and medication history
• take and document vital signs, PPDs, EKGs, and basic laboratory tests
• perform safety checks
• administer medication under physician direction
• provide basic wound care and routine blood draws
• assist with hygiene, ambulation, dressing changes, examinations, and patient education
• schedule appointments
• maintain supplies
• answer communications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified medical assistant

cma

ocala fl

naphcare

correctional healthcare

marion county jail

patient assessments

vital signs

medication administration

wound care

new grads encouraged

cma certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Day-one health, dental, and vision insurance
• prescriptions through the health plan
• 401(k) and Roth plan with company contribution
• tuition assistance
• referral bonuses
• paid time off and holidays
• continuing education and CMEs.

Why this role

New graduates are encouraged to apply; the role is based in a controlled correctional healthcare environment.

About the employer

Naphcare, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services. Sector: 62.