Infection Control Medical Assistant
Infection Control Medical Assistant
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Job Description
Posting Date
10/03/25Application Deadline
10/07/25Pay Range
$19.00 - $28.50 hourlySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
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Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Correctional HealthAbout the Position
The Correctional Health Technician (CHT) under the supervision of the Infection Control Coordinator provides appropriate support in the infection surveillance prevention and control programs. Serves as a CHS infection control resource for internal and external customers.
About Us
Its time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.
Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population providing 24/7 medical dental mental health psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment (i.e. Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our departments culture promotes collaboration continuous training and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives break down barriers and advance their expertise.
Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.
Proud to Offer
Join a dynamic and diverse team
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Work with a wide array of tools and technologies
Exceptional work-life balance
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and paid parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion from an accredited healthcare training program
High school diploma or GED
We Also Value
Experience with electronic health records
Experience performing phlebotomy
Experience in venipuncture and collecting specimens
Experience in placing and reading TST
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook Excel and Word
Job Contributions
Participates in daily activities that ensure implementation of the Infection Control Plan
Assists the Infection Control Coordinator in the collection monitoring and trending of statistical data and information pertaining to the incidence of infectious and communicable diseases
Ensures accurate and timely reports are submitted to the Infection Control Coordinator
Monitors compliance of communicable disease treatment intervention and reports results to the Infection Control Coordinator
Assists the Infection Control Coordinator with investigations to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases
Conducts daily activities of the CHS Employee Health Program including but not limited to review of immune status records performing respirator fit-testing tuberculin skin testing (TST) and reading
Serves as a resource to CHS staff for compliance with CHS policies and procedures and all applicable federal state and local laws and regulations governing infection control
Facilitatesthe implementation of policies and procedures and OSHA guidelines pertaining to infection control practices
Facilitates processes for completing and filing all communicable disease reports consistent with local state and federal laws and regulations
Assists Nurse Managers in promoting optimal infection prevention and control in clinical areas
Actively participates in learning and professional activities to keep own skills current
Enters data monthly into the Communicable Disease Data Current Years report
Assists the Chair of the CHS Infection Control Committee with administrative duties during quarterly meetings
Actively participates in the CHS Infection Control Committee
Assists the Infection Control Coordinator with the development of an annual status report
Working Conditions
Work is performed inside a jail and requires standing walking and bending for extended periods of time throughout the shift
Position requires accurately handling a high volume of work communicating with a culturally diverse patient population and adapting to frequent changes interruptions and unscheduled tasks
Position includes day or night shift work which may include weekends and holidays
Travel or floating to various clinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius
Must be able to respond to emergencies and maintain CPR certification and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions push medical equipment climb stairs and lift patients on a gurney
Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access
Must complete all required elements of the CHS employee orientation and continuing education process including successful completion of knowledge and skill-based competencies
Must maintain current BLS/CPR/First Aid certification and participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement process
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
