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Job Description
Title:
Med Tech Location:
2351 Morganton Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC 28645
IMS Correctional Healthcare Overview:
IMS Correctional Healthcare, LLC ("IMS") is a correctional healthcare services company focused on providing medical care services to county and municipal correctional facilities in North Carolina. IMS serves county correctional facilities that typically range from 100 - 1,000 bed capacity and differentiates itself based on its level of customer service, quality care, clinical outcomes and overall operational transparency to the customers it serves.
Objectives & Responsibilities:
IMS is seeking a Med Tech to join its healthcare team at the Caldwell County, NC Jail, located at 2351 Morganton Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC 28645 , and assist the supervising physician in providing care to inmates. The Certified Medical Assistant will be responsible for the following: Promote a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner. Conduct, attitude, and demeanor are to always be professional and demonstrate compassion and concern for every inmate. Additionally, all communications with correctional staff are to be professional. Document all patient encounters, phone calls, and treatments in the patient's health record. Prepare and administer medications or treatments as ordered by providers. Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance and assure personal compliance with infection control, personal protection equipment, blood borne pathogens and hazardous material handling. Review medications and allergies with every patient appointment, paying close attention to medication name, dose and frequency. Document applicable information regarding medications administered, allergy information, immunizations, into electronic medical records. Clean exam rooms after every visit and stock as necessary. Clean and sterilize instruments. Obtain lab specimens including venipuncture as ordered by UHC providers. Obtain a full set of vitals, weight, and smoking status with each patient appointment. Make specialist appointments and referrals in a timely manner. Maintain patient confidentiality as it relates to federal and state health information and privacy laws. Follow and uphold proper protocols, procedures, and security measures laid forth by correctional staff at all times in the workplace. This includes meeting cleanliness standards for the unit. Other medical related duties as recommended by the Supervisor.
Education & Certifications:
High school diploma or equivalent Current CPR certification
Experience :
Prior correctional/detention facility experience preferred but not required
Compensation:
$19 - $21/hour Hourly wage rate to be commensurate with experience Health and retirement benefits provided IMS Correctional Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state, and/or local law. IMS Correctional Healthcare, LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about E-Verify by visiting www.e-verify.gov. #IND1
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Primary Care License/Certification:
Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Lenoir, NC 28645 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Lenoir, NC 28645: Relocate before starting work (Required)
