Medical Assistant Position Available In Sampson, North Carolina

Start your journey towards success! We are currently accepting applications for a Medical Assistant at our Tarheel Challenge Acadamy of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety National Guard. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here

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Primary Duties/Responsibilities of Position:

The medical assistant performs basic patient care tasks, supportive counseling and a variety of treatments. Direct patient care duties include physical and personal care, assisting Cadets with medications, and performing routine treatments, under the close supervision of a Professional Nurse. The medical assistant assists the nurse with sick calls and Cadet Drug testing, health exams at the beginning and end of each class, movement of Cadets to and from the location of the physicals. This includes coordination with Team Leaders to ensure the correct candidates are present at the appointed time. Employees may obtain and record pertinent health information, maintain patient data and reports, and provide information as needed; provides adequate documentation of clinical findings in the medical record of each Cadet. The medical assistant must become familiar with each new class that in-processes. The nurse for medical assistants to use will develop a record keeping system. Employees may also clean and maintain the patient care environment, perform routine clerical functions, and transport and move Cadets. This position will require some occasional nights. Note to

Current State Employees:

The Salary Grade for this position is MH01 . State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase or decrease MAY result.

About The NC National Guard:

The NCNG is a military force comprised of citizen Soldiers and Airmen sworn to support and defend the Constitutions of the United States and the State of North Carolina. We trace our heritage back to the 1663 Carolina Charter granting authority to levy, muster, and train men. In recent years, the NCNG reshaped itself in accordance with guidance from the Chief, National Guard Bureau and the Departments of the Army and Air Force. This transformation changed the NCNG’s focus and structure from that of a strategic reserve to a modern, operational force. The NCNG postures itself in an evolving environment for success in meeting both current and future mission requirements, while maintaining a Ready, Reliable, Responsive and Relevant force (R4). It consists of a diverse workforce with varied backgrounds, education, and perspectives. On order, the North Carolina National Guard’s Always Ready-Ready Team deploys military capabilities, in support of State and/or National authorities, in order to protect the lives and properties of fellow Citizens, defend the State and Nation, and secure our American way of life.

About The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy:

The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy is a quasi-military style residential program for at risk youth 16-18 years of age and is sponsored by the North Carolina National Guard. The mission of the Academy is to redirect the efforts of young adults who have had trouble succeeding in the normal high school environment and give them the skills to become productive citizens in their communities. About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS) : The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard soldiers and airmen. DPS employees help to ensure North Carolina is a safe place to live, work and visit through effective law enforcement, juvenile justice programs, emergency response and recovery and homeland security preparedness. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application . A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resource s [Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.] To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following

KSAs:

Experience utilizing the basic skills of patient care procedures, sanitation, personal hygiene, common health and safety precautions. Experience utilizing appropriate procedures, protocols, guidelines of infection control measures and accurately documenting. Experience communicating procedures or tasks to be performed to patients and/or their families in a manner they can understand verbally, written or in demonstration. Experience organizing workflow and coordination activities

Necessary Special Qualifications and Requirements:

-Required to complete the following training provided by

TCA:

Required to complete Staff Acclimation Course, Foundation Course, First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary /Resuscitation (CPR)(Recertify every two years), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification, Gang Awareness, Conflict Resolution, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training and Functional Training. “Per 5 CFR 731 , upon appointment, applicant must be able to obtain a favorable suitability and fitness determination from a Tier 1 background investigation conducted by the Office of Personnel Management. Failure to obtain a favorable determination may result in termination of employment.” Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. For more information about the about clarifying the E&E and/or requesting a transcript, click here. High school or General Educational Development diploma; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Condition for

Continued Employment:

Must possess , listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. Transcripts Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university. Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education. International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members . Military Experience Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge – Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application. Applicants seeking

National Guard Preference:

A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Mr. Devin L. West at devin.l.west@ncdps.gov.