Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE-Services will be performed in the Health Services Department at the Low Security Correctional Institution (LSCI) Allenwood, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Allenwood, and/or United States Penitentiary (USP) Allenwood.

Medical Assistants
Description of Duties:
The FCC anticipates that the contractor will provide four Certified Medical Assistants to fulfill the requirement. The
Certified Medical Assistants will assist physicians in the examination and treatment of patients and perform clerical tasks
related to administration of the Health Services Department. All duties shall be performed in accordance with standards
and methods generally accepted within the field of medical assistant services and in compliance with all Federal and state
policies and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:
The service employee performing Certified Medical Assistant services must hold a certification from an accredited Medical
Assistant Program and have a minimum of six months experience as a Certified Medical Assistant. Industry-recognized
credentials, such as Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), are required.

Scope of Services:
The services performed by the Medical Assistant shall include, but not limited to, the following:
Administrative Duties-
• Utilize computer applications to include BEMR/SENTRY/Microsoft operating systems.
• Answer telephones and coordinating obtaining medical reports from outside providers.
• Update both electronic and paper medical records daily.
• Update medical records diagnosis coding as directed by the healthcare provider.
• Schedule appointments in BEMR/SENTRY and contact AIC units during changes in schedule or "no shows" to
assure the orderly running of the clinic.
• Contact local hospital admissions for clinical updates.
• Respond to inmate requests via the AIC e-mail system and refer them to their provider for clinical specific
questions.
Clinical Duties-
• Take medical histories, explain treatment procedures to patients, prepare patients for examination.
• Assist the healthcare providers during exams.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Instruct patients about medication and special diets.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Conduct electrocardiograms.
• Remove sutures and change dressings.
• Administer immunizations as ordered.

Company Description

We are a healthcare company located in The Great United States of America with over 25 years experience placing healthcare workers in Federal facilities Nationwide.

Company Description

We are a healthcare company located in The Great United States of America with over 25 years experience placing healthcare workers in Federal facilities Nationwide.\r\n\r\n