Certified Medical Assistant

Pay: $18.70 per hour Employment type : Full-Time, Day Schedule Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits Life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance Short-term and long-term disability benefits Employee assistance program Paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays Bereavement leave Civic duty and military leave 401(k) retirement plan Backed by national accrediting organizations, MTC Medical staff are dedicated to providing quality medical and dental services to men and women at our correctional and detention facilities. Our employees strive to improve the lives of those in our care through robust educational programming, clinical care, and other resources. Management & Training Corporation and the IAH Detention Center Medical team in Livingston, Texas, want you to join our team. Essential responsibilities: Assist in coordinating movement of detainees to and from different areas for medical treatment. Take and record vital signs and medical history of assigned detainees. Prepare detainees for examinations and assist nurse or provider during examination. Work efficiently to ensure providers have seamless flow of patients, and supplies, charts and equipment are readily available. Explain treatment procedures to detainees; provide education on condition, treatment or treatment plan. Properly chart medical care consistent with scope of practice and ensure completeness and accuracy of entries. Administer oral medications. Provide assistance to Infirmary detainees as instructed, and accurately enter treatment provided in medical record. Perform complex and technical procedures under nursing supervision, such as unsterile dressing changes, superficial wound care, performing urine and finger stick glucose tests. Set up and operate therapeutic equipment; instruct and supervise detainees in various therapies. Assist in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility environment; obtain and store medical supplies; clean and sterilize instruments and equipment. Ensure supply security, replace facility working stock, maintain the upkeep of facility supply room and medical equipment, and maintain inventory PAR levels. Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of medical records. Observe applicable HIPAA laws. Practice basic cost containment and utilization management techniques. Education and Experience Requirements: High school graduate or GED. Current Medical Assistant Certification or registry from an accredited medical assistant program recognized by the state of Texas required. CPR certification required. Current registration or Certification must be kept on file with administrative staff at facility. Valid driver’s license in the State of Texas with an acceptable driving record required. Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.