Medical Assistant
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Medical Assistants (MA) to work full-time in the medical department at the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex located in Gettysburg, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an LPN.
Available Shifts: Full-time Days (7 am - 7:30 pm) with rotating weekends
Job Responsibilities:
The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks and duties, including performing the initial intake screening on new receptions, taking vital signs, and completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol. In addition, the Medical Assistant will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility. Other responsibilities of the Medical Assistant will include:
- Phoning verification of medications and medical information.
- Obtain lab specimens as ordered by the physician (including Venipunctures).
- Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician.
- Maintaining medication records.
- Tuberculin skin testing should be administered on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients.
- Typing of various reports, letters, and memoranda.
- Answering telephone and process calls.
- Maintaining the filing system and confidentiality of information at all times.
- Following universal precautions at all times.
- Maintaining a pleasant working attitude.
- Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.
This position provides a 2 week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff.
Benefits:
PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.
Additional Compensation:
In addition to the hourly pay rate PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential, and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, as well as Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.
(Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.)