GLC Government Services is seeking medical assistants to work a government contract at a federal correctional facility in Bruceton Mills, WV , a medium-security institution housing adult female and male inmates.

Openings:

3

Medical Assistants Pay Rate:

$22.71/hour

Place of Performance:

Health Services Department at the United States Penitentiary (USP), the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), the Secure Female Facility (SFF), and the Satellite Prison Camp (SPC).

Schedule:

40 hours per week, either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays). Work hours will be scheduled between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break .

REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid certification/licensure as a medical assistant from an accredited institute or program (CMA through AAMA, NCMA, or NHA). Must hold a valid certification/licensure to practice as a medical assistant in the state of West Virginia. Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC). Experience providing healthcare in a correctional setting preferred. Additional professional education and certifications are a plus. Ability to work with inmates from a variety of cultural, regional, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

JOB DUTIES

Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and treatments. Obtain vital signs, collect medical histories, prepare patients for examinations, draw blood, and administer medications. Provide interpretation of technical information as needed. Perform sterile dressing applications, wound packing, enemas, suture and staple application/removal, and apply orthopedic splints. Assist providers during minor surgical procedures. Perform routine treatments. Administer medications through the Completely Observed Therapy (Pill Line) process. Assist with patient flow in the clinic setting. Perform all duties while following standard infection control protocols. Assist with patient discharge and ensure follow-up care instructions are understood. Maintain and care for medical equipment. Properly store and maintain adequate medical supplies in assigned treatment rooms. Ensure instruments and unauthorized items are secured during non-patient care hours. Assist with audits and medical record reviews. Perform a wide array of clerical and administrative support duties. Acquire and maintain knowledge of the Health Services Manual and facility procedures.

Benefits Offered:

10 paid federal holidays per year. 2 weeks of paid vacation after 1 year. Up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year. Health, Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance, and 401(k).

Pay:

$22.71 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person