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Part Time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Company: Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

:The CMA position is assigned responsibilities relating to providing professional medical services, coordinating health care services, and meeting the needs of all Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Center (OCJDC) residents.:The CMA works under the direct supervision of the Facility Physician and the general supervision of the Charge Nurse.:This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.:The CMA must possess the ability to professionally communicate medical instructions to OCJDC staff involved in providing medical services to residents.The CMA must assist in obtaining and maintaining individual health and medical records, including information from parents and/or guardians and health care personnel outside the facility.The CMA must be willing to conduct training to OCJDC and residents in areas related to personal hygiene and health.The CMA must be able to administer first aid and other medical care within the limitations of his/her qualifications.The CMA must have a good understanding of the health care needs of adolescents within the OCJDC and the components that are involved in a total adolescent's health care system (hospitals, physicians, pharmacy's, etc.), as well as working with related agencies in the interest of the child's medical well-being.The CMA must maintain a consistent schedule to meet the needs of the facility.The CMA must maintain responsibility for any OCJDC issued equipment.The CMA must attend to, facilitate, report, and document, resident medical, physical and emotional needs and/or problems in the assigned areas of responsibility.All other duties as assigned as an essential employee.NOTE: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the facility change.:Education and Experience:Applicants must possess current CMA license. One (1) year experience preferred.Special Requirements:The CMA must have a telephone number where they can be reached at all times.The CMA must be willing to attend any required additional training.The CMA must ensure a copy of current Oklahoma CMA license is on file at all times.Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:The CMA must have a good understanding of the health care needs of adolescents to include but not limited to child development, sexually transmitted diseases, suicidal risk criteria, immunizations, etc.The CMA must have a good understanding of the various components involved in a total health care system.The CMA must be able to relate to residents with medical problems in a professional, positive and nurturing manner.The CMA must have good organizational and time management skills.The CMA must possess maturity and judgment consistent with the high level of responsibility required.The CMA must communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.The CMA must be able to work independently and in a team environment.The CMA must be able to work in stressful situations.:Computer, telephone, television, DVD, hand-held radio, medical supplies and equipment, copy/fax machine.:Must be able to push/pull with at least twenty (20) pounds of force to operate the secure doors within the facility.Must be able to occasionally lift/carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds.Must be able to kneel/bend/crouch as necessary for filing/administrative purposes.Must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend to accomplish various administrative reports, filing, and number recognition related tasks.Must have the ability to listen and communicate in such a way that effective communication with coworkers can be accomplished.Must have clarity of vision and object manipulation to operate various computer/technological equipment including telephone, keyboard, mouse, computer, calculator, copy machine, etc.This position is primarily sedentary, approximately 70% sitting and 30% walking/standing.:While working in the medical clinic or the administrative area of detention, the noise level is usually calm to very quiet. While working in secure detention, an employee can expect a high noise level with several functions occurring at the same time. The atmosphere will range from combative and hostile to calm and peaceful.Job Type: Part-timePay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hourExpected hours: 24 per weekWork Location: In person

Keywords: Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau, Edmond , Part Time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Healthcare , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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