Certified Medical Assistant

Join the VitalCore Team in Delaware! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit! VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has openings for a Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant at Sussex Correctional Institution located in Georgetown, DE! Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefits package?At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT BENEFITS PACKAGE: (Full-Time Employees Eligible ONLY)Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas DayMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountLife InsuranceShort-Term/Long-Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTOAnnual Incentive BonusDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountCertified Medical Assistant Position SummaryA Certified Medical Assistant assists Physicians and Nurses to meet the health care needs of patients.Certified Medical Assitant Minimum RequirementsHigh school graduate or equivalent.Must have active National Certification as a Medical Assistant (Certificate of completion/ Diploma & Certification as Phlebotomist are not accepted)Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirementsPhlebotomy experience preferredAcute care experience preferred. MAT experience preferredCertified Medical Assitant Essential FunctionsTakes vital signs, height and weight.Assists with PPDs and EKGs.Draws blood.Measures and records intake and output.Assists with patient treatments such as dressing changes, decubitus ulcer, and tracheostomy care.Adheres to Universal Precaution procedures and established Infection Control procedures.Schedules appointments.Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.Is proficient with CPR and recognizes need to implement. Receive re-certification training annually.Assists in cleaning, sterilizing and securing of equipment.Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.Lab DrawsPI284904414