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AvaMed Inc. is a leading medical staffing agency specializing in placements throughout all California State Correctional Facilities.

We are currently seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a full-time assignment to work full time to work in San Diego, CA. Position Overview:

• Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant Location: San Diego, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Pay Rate: $23/hr (W2/ Traveler) Pay Frequency: Weekly MUST BE CERTIFIED Job Description: Under the licensure of a Physician and Surgeon, or Podiatrist, and under assigned administrative supervision at a correctional Institution/Facility, the Temporary Relief Medical Assistant shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant in accordance with the Institution’s policies and procedures.

The Temporary/Relief Medical Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clinical duties, which includes procedures as regulated by certification such as, but not limited to, the following:

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• Administer basic life support in emergency situations to patient/youth and staff; b.
• Use medical equipment safely; c.
• Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and skin tests; d.
• Administer eye/ear washes; e.
• Administer prescribed medications topically, sublingually, and orally; f.
• Administer basic breathing treatments; g.
• Remove casts, splints, sutures, and other external devices; h.
• Change simple dressing; i.
• Collect blood via capillary and venipuncture techniques; j.
• Collect lab specimens using appropriate collection equipment; label specimens appropriately for evaluation; k.
• Measure vital signs; I. Administer basic vision tests when indicated; m.
• Conduct Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived point of care testing for the purpose of determining a patient/youth's physical condition; n.
• Demonstrate the use of healthcare appliances (i.e., canes, crutches, braces); o.
• Attend to the physical needs of patient/youth in order to ensure comfort; p.
• Perform therapeutic interventions in order to assist patient/youth in regaining or improve physical/behavior adaptive skills; q.
• Explain treatment procedures and medical instructions; communicate with patient/youth and staff in order to gather information necessary for completing job duties; provide effective communication to patient/youth with disabilities; r.
• Identify patient/youth with disabilities in order to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided; s.
• Care for patents'/youths' personal property in order to ensure safe storage until it is returned; t.
• Assist and follow provider orders during medical exams and treatments; u.
• Interview patient/youth to obtain medical information in order to inform provider; prepare patient/youth for medical examinations; escort patient/youth to the exam room from the waiting area with and without the assistance of correctional officers; v.
• Observe, document and report clinical symptoms and behavior; record medical history; i.e., test results, vitals, in the health record; prepare exam rooms; w.
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with medical information; x.
• Practice universal precautions in order to maintain infection controls; y.
• Identify and report possible security breaches that could lead to escape; identify and report behavior that may signal an impending incident; and z.
• Schedule patient/youth; inventory medical clinic and office supplies; and assist staff in the counting, distribution, and accounting for all utensils to prevent their use as weapons.
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