Medical Assistant (Correctional Health Services) at Akicita Federal, LLC

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) / Federal Detention Center (FDC) Tallahassee

501 Capital Circle NE, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Full-time, up to 40 hours per week

Monday–Friday

Typical shifts: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

(30-minute unpaid lunch)

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support services within the Health Services Units at FCI/FDC Tallahassee. This role supports physicians, mid-level practitioners, and nursing staff in delivering routine and urgent medical care in a secure correctional healthcare environment. The Medical Assistant must work independently, follow established clinical protocols, and maintain strict adherence to security and privacy requirements.

-Obtain and document patient medical histories and vital signs

-Schedule appointments and maintain daily sick-call lists

-Assist physicians and mid-level providers during examinations and minor procedures

-Perform venipuncture and collect laboratory specimens, including urinalysis

-Operate EKG machines and other clinical or laboratory equipment

-Provide basic first aid, preventive care, and patient education

-Triage sick-call complaints and refer to nursing or provider staff as appropriate

-Assist in urgent care settings when needed

-Maintain exam room supplies and ensure infection control standards are followed

-Conduct screening eye exams

-Observe and report significant mental health or mood changes

-Accurately document all patient encounters in medical records

-Maintain professional conduct and situational awareness in a correctional setting

-Perform other related duties as assigned by Health Services leadership

-Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

-Active Medical Assistant license in the State of Florida

-Minimum of two (2) years documented experience as a Medical Assistant

-CPR/AED certification (American Heart Association – Basic Life Support)

-Ability to perform duties independently without technical supervision

-Ability to work effectively with a diverse adult population

-Must successfully complete a federal background investigation

-Must pass drug screening

-Must attend required institution orientation and security training

-Must comply with all institutional security, privacy, and conduct regulations

-Must maintain professional boundaries and follow inmate interaction protocols

-On-site clinical setting within a federal correctional institution

-Professional attire required; approved uniforms include scrubs or cargo pants with polo shirt

-Medical supplies and equipment are provided by the Government