Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)

<strong>At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by service and a responsibility to better the public good.</strong><br /><br /><strong>CoreCivic is a workplace that cares about people. We take steps to adhere to the health guidelines of federal/local authorities and government partners. We are committed to ensuring the safety of all current and future employees and those entrusted to our care.</strong>

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CoreCivic

<p><strong>CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.</strong><br /><br /><strong>We are the nation's largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities, and believe we are the largest private owner of real estate used by government agencies. </strong><br /><br /><strong>CoreCivic has been a flexible and dependable partner for government for more than 35 years. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.</strong><strong><br /><br /></strong><strong><a href="https://jobs.corecivic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View More Jobs</a><br /></strong></p> https://www.corecivic.com/

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Full Time

Overview: DISCOVER A CAREER OF SERVICE, DISCOVER CORECIVIC!<br /><br />Clinically-Focused, Patient-Centered, Evidence-Based<br /><br />When you join our health services team as a provider, nurse, or mental health professional, you are able to focus on what led you into health care to begin with &ndash; providing quality, patient centered care while building a successful career. <br /><br /> At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by service, professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. CoreCivic is currently seeking Certified Medication Assistants who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.<br /><br />More about CoreCivic!<br /><br />Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with over 70 facilities nationwide, CoreCivic is the leader in partnership corrections with a growing presence in: <br /> <ul> <li>CoreCivic Safety, we operate safe, secure facilities that provide high-quality services and effective reentry programs that enhance public safety.<br /><br /></li> <li>CoreCivic Properties, we offer innovative and flexible real estate solutions that provide value to the government and the people they serve.<br /><br /></li> <li>CoreCivic Community, we deliver proven and innovative practices in settings that help people obtain employment, successful reintegrate into society and keep communities safe.</li> </ul> <br />CoreCivic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match and paid training!
Responsibilities: The Certified Medical Assistant performs and assists with a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of a physician and supervision of a licensed nurse.The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements<br /> <ul> <li>Administer medication to inmates/residents under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator.</li> <li>Obtain, monitor, record and report vital signs and patient's condition as needed.</li> <li>Prepare patients for physical exams, procedures and treatments.</li> <li>Assist nurse/physician with physical exams, procedures and treatments.</li> <li>Assist nurse with preparing and maintaining a variety of reports and logs; to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul><li>High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater. </li><li>Must possess a current certification from an approved formal nursing assistant program or equivalent program with written consent from corporate Director, Health Services and be CPR certified. </li><li>Must possess appropriate certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs. </li><li>A valid driver's license is required. </li><li>Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 20 years of age.</li></ul>