Certified Medical Assistant - Non-Permanent - OCC

Posting number: HS-OCC-2026-06262

Department: Dept. of Corrections

Division: HS - OCC

Job classification: MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Medical

Summary

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified

Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM
The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Certified Medical Assistant (non-permanent) to join the Health Services team located at the Olympic Corrections Center (Forks, Washington).  This is not a permanent position.

Under the general supervision of the licensed practitioner and/or lead of the Registered Nurse, the Medical Assistant-Certified will assist in providing patient care, which may include performing routine medical records duties, some administrative support, and other clinical duties to assist in the smooth operation of the medical department of OCC.

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter
• Three professional references

Examples of duties

Provide patient care within the scope of licensure and as delegated by the licensed practitioner or Registered Nurse and provide clinical support to the health services team to ensure continuity of patient care and efficient clinic operations

• Attend briefing from off-going staff upon arrival on shift for pertinent clinical information, including patients’ current health status, urgent diagnostic reports, observation rooms, staffing concerns, etc.; brief on-coming clinical staff as appropriate before departing from duty.
• Monitor patient flow in the outpatient clinic to assure timeliness of care and efficient clinical operations
• Preparing patients for, and assisting with, routine and specialty examinations, procedures, treatments.
• Preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas, including cleaning equipment, preparing instruments, supplies, medical records etc. to expedite patient flow and support clinician, as appropriate 
• Work collaboratively with Patient Services Representatives to ensure patient appointment scheduling, rescheduling, check-in, or no-show is documented appropriately
• Maintain immunization and medical records 
• Provide assistance in all direct delivery of patient care by the clinician, whether on site or via telehealth encounter, which includes but is not limited to:
  • Vital Signs
  • Visual Acuity
  • Audiometry exams
  • Foot Exams
  • Splinting
  • Ear irrigations
  • Injections/Vaccinations
  • Basic laboratory functions (venipuncture, CLIA waved laboratory in-house testing), collecting, processing and transporting specimens
  • Screen and follow up on lab results as directed by the licensed practitioner
  • Electrocardiography
  • Respiratory diagnostic tests (pulmonary function/peak flow/incentive spirometer)
• Observe, document in the medical record, and report observations to the clinician, which could include but is not limited to:
  • Past medical history, family history, and relevant data
  • Current health status (physical and emotional
  • Allergies, prescription/OTC medications, and pharmacy information
  • Situation of patient, family, groups, and/or communities by interview, observation, and inspection
• Facilitate telehealth encounters
  • Prepare the telehealth patient room including equipment for clinical encounter, training, education, access, and establish the online video conferencing connection
  • Facilitate telehealth appointments in the clinic or othe location to meet the needs of the patient and clinical team
  • Provide technical support for telehealth services
  • Confirm schedule and coordinate with patients, providers, and support staff
  • Provide hands on assistance to the provider and patient as part of the encounter
  • Serve as a liaison and coordinate information between providers, facilities, patients and other key personnel
  • Initiate any indicate