Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.

　　Job Description: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

　　The Certified Medical Assistant performs and assists with a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of a physician and supervision of a licensed nurse.Conduct peripheral venipuncture to collect blood samples from patients/residents and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.Assist with the administration of oral medications and via subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, as directed by the licensed nurse and according to state scope of practice guidelines.Assist nurses with EKG's and other diagnostic tests and clinical procedures in accordance with level of training and health services policies and procedures.Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and obstructed airway techniques.Dress and bandage wounds; assist with immobilization of bone and joint injuries.Provide oxygen therapy; insert nasal and oral airway as directed by a licensed nurse.Assist with urinary catheterization.Education Requirement:

　　High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater. Must be state certified as a Medical Assistant in the state of employment or meet the state guidelines for exceptions to certification. A valid driver's license is required.

　　Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Monitor, record and report vital signs and patient's condition as needed; contact doctors, supervisors, hospitals, etc. by phone or radio.Utilize proper body mechanics to assist moving, lifting, carrying and conveying patients out of housing and/or other areas as necessary.Control and inventory medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment as required by established procedures.Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize appropriate sanitation methods.Document and report activities in accordance with established policies and/or procedures including medical file documentation.Maintain security and confidentiality of all medical records.Observe and record behavior.Securely store medical unit supplies and equipment or ensure their safe disposalPrepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary and/or operational records, reports and logs, using appropriate grammar, to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling; review reports and records produced on the shifts; properly processes all reports and documents in a timely manner.Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policy; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment. This includes giving information, instructions and directions.Coordinate the movement of inmates/residents to and from different areas for medical treatment.Reliably and repetitively identify inmates/residents by visual means.Engage in functions in confined areas that include such things as working rotating shifts and physically checking the doors, windows and other areas to verify they are secure.Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents and others encountered in an antagonistic environment.Provide medical care for inmates/residents which may result in possible exposure to body fluids, wastes and possible encounters with deceased or contagious persons.Endeavor to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract.Establish and maintain effective working relations with others and handle difficult interpersonal contacts.Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Interpret an extensive variety of medical and technical instructions in the form of handwritten text, correspondence, policies, regulations, procedures, reports, directions for forms completion and other simple or complex documents.Remain alert at all times and react quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency and other high stress situations.Schedule Notes: M-F, 8-5, 10 weeks

　　Benefits offered to our workers include the following:Medical InsuranceVision & Dental insuranceLife Insurance401KCommuter BenefitsEmployee Discounts & RewardsPayroll Payment OptionsEquiliem ( ) believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

　　Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, light industrial manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, and Independent Contractor Compliance.

　　For over 50 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and constantly enhance the candidate journey and client experience.We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.