Certified Medical Assistant - WCC

Posting number: HS-WCC-2026-03118

Department: Dept. of Corrections

Division: HS - WCC

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 7:00AM - 3:30PM
The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Certified Medical Assistant to join the Health Services team located at the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, WA.  This is a project position with limited duration.

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 WCC.

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

Examples of duties

Assist in providing patient care services within the scope of licensure and as delegated by the licensed practitioner or Registered Nurse

• Provide assistance in all direct delivery of patient care by the Provider, which includes but is not limited to:
  • Vital Signs
  • Visual Acuity 
  • Ear irrigations 
  • Injections/Vaccinations 
  • Basic laboratory functions (venipuncture, CLIA waved laboratory in-house testing) and transports labs 
  • Electrocardiography 
  • Respiratory assessments (pulmonary function/peak flow)
• Observe, document in the medical record, and report to practitioner or Registered Nurse:
  • Patient history and relevant data 
  • Current health status (physical and emotional) 
  • Situation of patient, family, groups, and/or communities by interview, observation, and inspection.
• Recognize and report abnormal vitals and labs.
• Carry out licensed practitioners' written, verbal, and telephone orders in a timely manner. 
• Monitor patient’s condition following procedures; recognize and report emergent/urgent problems or symptomology of common medical illness to the licensed practitioner or Registered Nurse. 
• Respond to emergencies within a facility by providing emergency medical care, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support in a timely, competent manner. 
• Other tasks directed by the Physician, ARNP, or Physician’s Assistant, that fall under the legal scope of practice of a Medical Assistant-Certified.

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; 
• Ensure exam room is prepared for each patient, including medical records, instruments, etc. to expedite patient flow and support practitioner, as appropriate. 
• Work collaboratively with Patient Services Representatives to ensure patient scheduling, rescheduling, check-in, or no-show is documented appropriately.

Medical Records Documentation

• Legibly document subjective and objective clinical findings and the actions taken to deliver health care.
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI).
• Effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and via computer or other electronic media with other health care personnel, custody, and other institutional personnel.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant-Certif