Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Locations: Dania Beach, FL; Marathon, FL; West Palm Beach, FL

Position Type: Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.

Contract: GSA

Education Level: High School Diploma, certification

Job Category: Health Care

Start Date: March 1, 2025

SIN Number: 621-039 or 621-040

Our Company Promise:

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients.  Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

Dependability Integrity Personability Transparency Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees.

Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting multiple Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to provide medical service and medical support within the Customs and Border Protection – Immigration and Customs Enforcement mission, with dozens of locations across the United States’ Southern borders, to include California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Florida.  The CMA or CNA will be working alongside uniformed Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agents/ Officers in secured federal facilities along the southwest border of the United States. They will obtain medical history, performs interviews, and completes all necessary charting requirements including vital signs on patients entering the facility. Any medical concerns or questions are referred to the Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Physician, or in some instances a RN. The CMA or CNA will also be responsible for ensuring patient comfort, explaining procedures, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with all law, statue and healthcare regulations. The standard of care shall be of a quality, meeting or exceeding all recognized national standards. 

Principle Accountabilities:

Provides care and treatment of patients throughout the life span as appropriate to

discipline and medical unit setting.

Is expected to respond to medical emergencies. Assists with gathering patient information or data during routine medical care. Assists with minor care, treatments, or procedures under the guidance of the APP, Physician, or in assistance of a RN, EMT, or Paramedic. Performs care through consultation with covering physician or APP to work within the guidance of Standing Orders or Protocols set in place by a physician. Participates as a member of the healthcare team to ensure that needed equipment, supplies, and logs are available, clean, functional, maintained, completed, and up to date as applicable. Provides emergency care to employees or visitors for life, loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives. Provides direct care to patients that may include:

  a. Assistance with feeding and/or meal set up.

  b. Assistance with basic hygienic measures and/or activities of daily living.

  c. Assistance with ambulation or transfer for those injured of with disabilities.

  d. Assistance with bed linen changes or collecting of clothing or linen.

  e. Vital signs and interview.

Initiates and maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies, federal regulations and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply. Maintains compliance with standard operating procedures and protocols. Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records. Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management. Ability to operate effectively in the electronic medical record and must maintain an “active status” for use and complete all required trainings. Utilizes the electronic medical records system for all documentation, to include, but not limited to all patient care, monitoring, medication administration/observation documentation, and input or scanning of any paper records as applicable. Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis. Performs quality control of laboratory reagents, collects specimens, and performs CLIA waived testing. Participates with Medical Quality Management initiatives, processes, audits, studies, or committees as required. Provides emergency care to help stabilize employees or visitors for life, death, loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrive. Functional proficiency and ability to document patient-centered health care in the required electronic health record or electronic medical record, in the required format, in a timely manner, and in compliance with contract policy and guidance. A deep sense of purpose and dedication to the United States and our U.S. Military Veterans, their Families, and other patients as assigned. An unshakeable adherence to quality and continuous process improvement. An apolitical, patient-centered focus that drives to enhanced care and patient satisfaction Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Provide training and support to remote employees on timekeeping systems and processes, including troubleshooting issues and providing guidance on using timekeeping tools effectively. Stay informed about changes in timekeeping technology, regulations, and best practices, and make recommendations for updates and improvements to timekeeping processes. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

Must have exceptional customer service skills. Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.

Education:

Successful completion of a program in Medical or Nursing Assistant certification program located in the state of employment or recognized as being valid where employed. Program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Qualifications:

Must have one (1) year of experience as a certified medical assistant or certified nursing assistant in a clinical setting. Candidates must have an active, current certification as a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant. Basic or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS / ACLS) certification. Bilingual proficiency (Spanish preferred) is highly desirable.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

Generally speaking, locations supporting the CBP-ICE mission set are open and active 24/7/365, to include days, nights, weekends and all holidays. We try our best to accommodate your schedule, so please inform Vighter of your desired schedule and/or geographic limitations in advance.

Work Environment:

Locations: Brackettville, TX; Del.Rio, TX; Eagle Pass, TX; Comstock, TX; Uvalde, TX; Carrizo Springs, TX; EL Paso, TX; Clint, TX; Ft Hancock, TX; Paso Del Norte, TX; Ysleta, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Santa Teresa, NM; Deming, NM; Antelope, NM; Dania Beach, FL; Marathon,  FL; West Palm Beach, FL; Brownville, TX; Hidalgo, TX; Yuma, AZ; Wellton, AZ; San Luis, AZ Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff. Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including immigration and asylum personnel and underserved communities.

Travel:

As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Generally, travel is limited to commute from residence to the worksite. Commute is non-compensatory. All official travel is government-funded.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full time employees. Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance and subsidized health insurance (W2). Paid time off and holidays. Professional development and promotion opportunities. SCA employees: Health & Welfare paid in cash (with proof of ACA-compliant health insurance from the open market or Vighter, LLC). Employee may use funds to offset any benefits premiums, fund their 401(k) retirement account or a combination of the two.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day. Must be willing to work overtime if necessary. Must be able, with advance notice, to float to sites within 20 miles. Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet. Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders. Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print. Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear. Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment. Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS). Positions require applicants to be US Citizens, 21 years or older.  Must complete criminal background check, and Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) background check. 

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.

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