Please Accept our Privacy Policy
Medical Assistant (MA)
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant (MA) supports the delivery of health care services within the correctional facility by assisting licensed
providers and nursing staff with routine clinical and administrative duties. The MA is responsible for obtaining anddocumenting vital signs, preparing patients for evaluation, stocking exam rooms and clinical supply areas, maintainingaccurate and timely documentation, and supporting efficient clinic operations in accordance with facility policy, NCCHCstandards, and applicable New Mexico scope of practice requirements. This position does not include medication passing orindependent clinical judgment outside the MA role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist providers and licensed nursing staff during sick call, chronic care clinics, intake support, andother clinical encounters.
• Obtain, document, and report vital signs according to facility protocol.
• Prepare patients and exam areas for evaluation, including room setup, supply gathering, andinfection control practices.
• Stock and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, and clinical supplies; clean and organizeequipment and work areas.
• Support routine specimen collection, point-of-care tasks, scheduling, forms, and continuity-of-careactivities within approved scope.
• Document patient care activities and promptly report abnormal findings, patient concerns, or changes in condition to the supervising nurse or provider.
• Maintain safety, security awareness, professional boundaries, and confidentiality in the correctional setting.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, emergency drills, training, and other requiredcompliance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with training, facility policy, and applicable scope ofpractice.
• May not independently assess, triage, diagnose, or pass medications unless separately authorizedby licensure, credentialing, and facility policy.
Qualifications
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program or equivalent relevant clinical training andexperience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Correctional, primary care, urgent care, or related clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with providers, nurses, custody staff, and patients in a secureenvironment.
• Knowledge of basic clinical procedures, documentation, infection control, and patientconfidentiality preferred.
What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay. Stable scheduling with 12-hour shifts. Supportive leadership and clinical oversight
Opportunity to be part of a growing correctional healthcare organization. Meaningful work serving andunderserved population
About Thrive Medical Services, LLC
Thrive Medical Services, LLC is a New Mexico–based correctional healthcare provider committed to deliveringhigh-quality medical, mental health, and substance use disorder services to county detention facilities. Ourmission is to provide ethical, compliant, and patient-centered care while supporting our clinical staff with strongleadership and clear clinical protocols.