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Pangkalahatang-ideya ng Posisyon
Ang Sertipikadong Medical Assistant sa Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) ay nagbibigay ng mahalagang suporta sa pangangalaga ng kalusugan, kabilang ang pag-aalaga sa pasyente, mga gawain sa administrasyon, at dokumentasyon. Nag-ooperahan nang ilalim ng pagsupervisa upang matiyak ang epektibong serbisyo medikal para sa mga bilanggong babae.
Mga Pangunahing Responsibilidad
- Pag-aalaga sa pasyente ayon sa lisensyang saklaw, kabilang ang mga pagsusuri, panggamot, at mga prosedur
- Paghahanda at pagpapanatili ng lugar para sa pagsusuri na handa ang mga kagamitan at supplies
- Pagdokumento nang tumpak ng lahat ng pakikipag-ugnayan sa pasyente at mga obserbasyon medikal
Mga Kinakailangang Kasanayan
Mga Teknikal na Kasanayan
Mga Soft Skills
Mga Kwalipikasyon
Ideal na Kandidato
Ang ideal na kandidato ay propesyonal na may malakas na background sa pag-aalaga at suporta administratibo. Dapat magpakita ng mahusay na komunikasyon skills at tumpak na pag-iingat.
Paghahanda sa Panayam
Mga Tip sa Pag-apply
- I-highlight ang iyong karanasan sa mga kapaligiran ng pangangalaga na pinamumunuan ng gobyerno
- Ipakita ang EHR proficiency at telehealth implementation
Landas ng Karera
Maaaring magdala ito sa Senior Medical Assistant o Healthcare Administrator positions.
Orihinal na Paglalarawan ng Trabaho
Deskripsyon

Sa ilalim ng pangkalahatang pagsubaybay ng lisensyadong practitioner at/o lead nurse, ang Medical Assistant-Certified ay tumutulong sa pagbibigay ng pasilidad ng pasyente, na maaaring kasama ang pagsasagawa ng mga karaniwang gawain sa medical records, ilang suporta sa administrasyon, at iba pang clinical duties upang matiyak ang maayos na operasyon ng medical department ng Washington Corrections Center for Women.
Ang posisyong ito ay sumusuporta sa health services at DOC mission sa pamamagitan ng pagtiyak na ang mga rekord ng pasilidad ay ligtas, kumpleto, at available kapag kailangan para sa iba't ibang serbisyo sa Health Services.
Kung nabasa mo hanggang dito, malinaw na may pagnanais kang magbigay ng kontribusyon sa public service. Ang application packet ay dapat kasama ang: IS REQUIRED:
- Isang detalyadong resume.
- Isang cover letter tungkol sa iyong interes at paglalarawan ng iyong mga kwalipikasyon.
- Tatlong propesyonal na sanggunian.
*Ang recruitment na ito ay maaaring gamitin upang punan ang maraming vacant positions
Mga Tungkulin
Ang mga tungkulin ay maaaring kasama:
Tumulong sa pagbibigay ng pasilidad ng pasyente batay sa lisensya at delegasyon ng lisensyadong practitioner o Registered Nurse.
- Dumalo sa briefing mula sa off-going staff kapag dumating sa shift para sa mga mahalagang clinical information, kabilang ang kasalukuyang kalusugan ng pasyente, urgent diagnostic reports, observation rooms, staffing concerns, atbp.; magbigay ng briefing sa on-coming clinical staff bago umalis mula sa duty.
- Monitro ang daloy ng pasyente sa outpatient clinic upang matiyak ang timeliness ng paggamot at maayos na operasyon ng klinika.
- Handa ang mga pasyente para sa, at tumulong sa routine at specialty examinations, procedures, at treatments.
- Maghanda at panatilihin ang examination at treatment areas, kabilang ang pagsasala ng kagamitan, paghahanda ng instrumento, supplies, medical records, atbp. upang mapabilis ang daloy ng pasyente at suportahan ang clinician.
- Magtulungan sa Patient Services Representatives para matiyak na ang patient scheduling, rescheduling, check-in, o no-show ay nai-dokumento nang tama.
- Panatilihin ang immunization at medical records.
- Provide assistance in all direct delivery of patient care by the Provider, which includes but is not limited to:
- Magbigay ng tulong sa lahat ng direktang pag-aalaga sa pasyente na isinasagawa ng Provider, kabilang ngunit hindi limitado lamang sa:
- Pagkuha ng vital signs
- Pagsusuri ng paningin (visual acuity)
- Audiometry exams
- Pagsusuri ng paa
- Paglalagay ng splint
- Pagbibigay ng injection/vaccination
- Pangunahing laboratory functions (pagkuha ng dugo, pagsubok sa laboratoryo na walang CLIA waiver) at pagdadala ng mga sample
- Pagsusuri at pagsunod sa resulta ng laboratoryo ayon sa direksyon ng lisensyadong practitioner
- Electrocardiography (ECG)
- Pag-aaral ng respiratory system (pulmonary function/peak flow)
- Obserbahan, i-dokumento sa medical record, at i-report sa practitioner o Registered Nurse:
- Kasaysayan ng pasyente at mahahalagang impormasyon
- Kasalukuyang kalagayan ng pasyente (pisikal at emosyonal)
- Kalagayan ng pasyente, pamilya, grupo, at/o komunidad sa pamamagitan ng panayam, obserbasyon, at inspeksyon
- Pagpapadali ng telehealth encounters
- Paghahanda ng telehealth patient room kasama ang kagamitan para sa clinical encounter, pagsasanay, edukasyon, access, at pagtatatag ng online video conference connection
- Pagpapadali ng telehealth appointments sa clinic o ibang lokasyon upang matugunan ang pangangailangan ng pasyente at clinical team
- Paghahatag ng technical support para sa telehealth services
- Pagsigurado ng schedule at koordinasyon sa mga pasyente, provider, at suporta staff
- Pagbibigay ng direktang tulong sa Provider at pasyente bilang bahagi ng encounter
- Paglilingkod bilang liaison at pagkoordina ng impormasyon sa pagitan ng mga provider, facilities, pasyente, at iba pang mahalagang personalidad
- Pagsisimula ng anumang kinakailangang follow-up services batay sa natuklasan ng Provider at pag-uulat ng pangangailangan para sa follow-up sa pasyente
- Pagdodokumento ng patient encounter kasama ang lahat ng clinical observations/information/education
- Pagkilala at pagsusumite ng abnormal na vital signs at laboratory results
- Pagsasampa ng mga clinical concerns sa Provider o angkop na clinician
- Paggawa ng mga written, verbal, at telephone orders ng lisensyadong practitioner nang maayos at mabilis
- Obserbasyon at pag-uulat ng mga sintomas o tanda ng pasyente ayon sa mga patakaran: pagkilala at pag-uulat ng emergent/urgent na problema o sintomas ng karaniwang sakit medikal sa lisensyadong practitioner o registered nurse
- Pagtugon sa mga emergency sa loob ng facility sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng emergency medical care, kabilang ang Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Medical Records Documentation
- Dokumentasyon ng Medikal na Rekord
- Maayos at malinaw na dokumentuhin ang mga klinikal na obserbasyon (subjective) at resulta (objective), pati na rin ang mga aksyon na ginawa para sa pagbibigay ng pangangalagang medikal.
- Panatilihin ang lihim at seguridad ng impormasyong pangkalusugan (PHI).
Magbigay ng suporta sa administrasyon.
- Maging present at handa para sa trabaho ayon sa pagkakaschedule, upang hindi maapektuhan ang kaligtasan ng staff at kalidad ng serbisyo sa pasyente.
Kwalipikasyon
Pangunahing kwalipikasyon:
Pagtapos sa isang programa bilang Certified Medical Assistant na kinikilala ng American Association of Medical Assistants o Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).
Karanasan bilang Medical Assistant sa outpatient clinic.
Pagsusumite sa Basic Life Support at First Aid Certification mula sa American Heart Association.
Kakayahang gumamit nang maayos ng Microsoft Outlook, Word, at Excel.
Kakayahang matutunan ang mga espesyal na programa ng dokumentasyon (DOC) para sa trabaho.
Mayroon pang walang sira o limitadong lisensya bilang Certified Medical Assistant sa State of Washington.
Bukod dito, kailangan din:
Magtrabaho ng hindi bababa sa 40 oras kada linggo.
Maaaring baguhin ang schedule ayon sa pangangailangan ng organisasyon.
Panatilihin ang magandang ugnayan sa mga kasamahan, publiko, at iba pang stakeholders; kakayahang makipagtrabaho sa iba't ibang tao.
Magprioritize at matapos ang mga gawain ayon sa takdang oras.
Kakayahang mag-research, kumuha ng impormasyon, organisa, at iparating ito nang oral o pagsulat gamit ang telepono, email, at iba pang teknolohiya.
Kakayahang maging produktibo sa isang mabilis na kapaligiran na may malapit na deadline.
Kakayahang makipag-usap nang mahinahon at maunawaan ang mga emosyonal na pasyente.
Panatilihin ang lihim ng impormasyon.
Basahin, unawain, at sundin ang mga patakaran at proseso.
Makakayanan ang pagtayo, pag-upo, o paglalakad nang matagal na panahon.
Kung Gustong-gusto:
IV Certification/Phlebotomy
Kaalaman sa parehong front office (reception) at back office (laboratory) operasyon sa outpatient clinic.
Karanasan sa pagtulong sa quality improvement process, tulad ng brainstorming, pagpaplano ng pagbabago, o pagsukat ng tagumpay.
Supplemental Information
- Dagdag na ImpormasyonMisyon
- : Ang misyon ng DOC ay mapabuti ang kaligtasan ng publiko sa pamamagitan ng pagbabago ng mga buhay para sa mas mahusay.Ating Pananaw
- : Magtutulungan tayo para sa mas ligtas na komunidad.Ating Pangako
- : Patakbuhin ang isang sistema ng pagkakulong na ligtas at makatarungan, at magtulungan sa iba upang baguhin ang mga buhay para sa mas maunlad na Washington.:
- Paglinang ng kapaligiran ng integridad at tiwala: Ang Corrections ay nagpapahalaga sa pakikipagtulungan at tiwala. Pinapalakas namin ang pagbubukas at suporta sa mga tapat na usapan. Nanunumpa kaming gawin ang ating sinasabi sa pamamagitan ng pagiging responsable at pag-aangkin ng personal na pananagutan sa ating mga aksyon.
- Mga interaksyong mapagrespeto at inklusibo: Ang Corrections ay nagpapahalaga at nagbibigay-galang sa bawat indibidwal sa pamamagitan ng pagtataguyod ng isang inklusibo at may-iba't ibang kapaligiran, na nagpapadali sa kaligtasan. Nagpapahalaga kami sa mga pananaw, damdamin, at perspektibo ng aming mga stakeholder at pinapansin ang epekto nito sa mga taong tinutulungan natin at sa isa't isa.
- Kaligtasan ng tao: Naniniwala ang Corrections na lumikha ng kapaligiran na nagpapahalaga sa pisikal, mental, at emosyonal na seguridad at kagalingan. Ginagalang namin ang mga taong nagtatrabaho para sa kaligtasan ng lahat.
- Positibong pananalita at kilos: Sa Corrections, naniniwala kami na mayroon tayong positibong intensyon at isang ibinahaging pagnanais para sa pinakamabuting resulta. Patuloy nating ipinapakita ang magandang asal at nagbibigay ng aming buong pagsisikap.
- Pagtulong sa tagumpay ng mga tao: Ang Corrections ay nakatuon sa aming komunidad – pag-unawa sa bawat isa, pagpapalaganap ng pag-asa, pagtanggap ng pagbabago, at pagbibigay ng mga oportunidad.
- Mangailangan ng hindi bababa sa tatlong (3) propesyonal na sanggunian kasama ang inyong aplikasyon. Ang isang propesyonal na sanggunian ay tumutukoy sa isang indibidwal na bayad para mag-supervise ng trabaho at makapagbigay ng patunay sa pagganap, teknikal na kasanayan, at mga kakayahang pang-trabaho. Kung walang sapat na propesyonal na sanggunian, mangailangan ng hindi kaugnay na mga propesyonal tulad ng guro o iba pang kasamahan.
- Isasagawa ang background check, kabilang ang kasaysayan ng kriminal na rekord bago magkaroon ng bagong empleyado. Ang impormasyong makuha ay hindi agad nanghihina sa pagtanggap sa trabaho ngunit isasaalang-alang sa pagtukoy sa katanggap-tanggap at kakayahan ng aplikante.
- Maaaring magtrabaho ang mga empleyado nang direkta o malapit sa mga nakakulong na indibidwal sa potensyal na mapanganib na kapaligiran. Isipin ito bago magdesisyon kung mag-aapply.
- Nakatuon kami sa pagpapanatili ng isang ligtas at walang alak na trabaho, at inaasahan ang pagsunod sa lahat ng batas pambansa at federal. Maaaring ipatupad ang pre-employment drug test bilang bahagi ng proseso ng seleksyon, at ang mga aplikante na positibo sa anumang kontroladong substansya ay magiging hindi kwalipikado.
- Ang Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) ay aerosol pepper spray na ginagamit para sa sariling depensa at pagbawas ng tensyon. Inirerekomenda namin sa mga aplikante na may sensitibidad o allergy na magtanong tungkol sa antas ng kanilang exposure.
- Ang mga proyekto sa pangangalaga ng hayop ay karaniwang bahagi ng karamihan sa mga bilangguan sa Washington State, kabilang ang mga programa para sa aso at pusa. Inirerekomenda namin sa mga aplikante na may sensitibidad o allergy na magtanong tungkol sa antas ng kanilang exposure.
- Ang Tuberculosis (TB) ay isang pangunahing isyu sa kalusugan para sa mga empleyado ng DOC. Ang napiling kandidato ay maaaring hinihingi na magbigay ng valid na patunay ng baseline TB skin test sa loob ng 60 araw pagkatapos ng [1] petsa ng [2] hiring. date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- Maaaring kinatawan ang posisyong ito ng isang bargaining unit.
- Ang posisyong ito ay nangangailangan ng respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, at paggamit ng respiratory protection ayon sa mga pamantayan ng WA Industrial Safety & Act. Tignan ang WAC 296-842 para sa karagdagang impormasyon.
- Sumusunod ang DOC sa mga kinakailangan ng federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. Ang napiling kandidato ay dapat magbigay ng patunay ng pagkakakilanlan at kakayahang magtrabaho sa Estados Unidos ayon sa mga pangangailangan ng form na ito sa unang araw ng trabaho. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- Hindi ginagamit ng DOC ang E-Verify; kaya hindi tayo kwalipikado para sa STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, bisitahin ang [8] www.uscis.gov www.uscis.gov.
- Pagpapalago ng positibong pananaw at pagtanggap sa patuloy na pagbabago ng sosyo-kultural na komposisyon ng lugar ng trabaho.
- Epektibong pakikipagtulungan sa mga taong may iba't ibang pananaw, kakayahan, kapansanan, lahi, relihiyon, edad, lifestyle preferences at social, etniko, at kultural na pinagmulan.
- Pagkilala sa pagkakaiba-iba ng bawat isa bilang mahalaga at may halaga.
- Pagpapatibay ng inclusiveness.
- Pagiging sensitibo at angkop sa kultura.
- Pagrespeto at pagpapahalaga sa iba't ibang pinagmulan at tradisyon.
Bilang empleyado ng Department of Corrections, binibigyang-diin namin ang balanse sa pagitan ng trabaho at buhay. Ang mga empleyadong Washington State ay nakakatanggap ng isa sa pinakamalawak at kompetitibong benefits packages sa bansa. Bukod sa kumpletong family insurance para sa medikal, dental, at paningin, ang mga benepisyo ay maaaring kasama ang:
- Hanggang 25 araw na paid vacation bawat taon
- 8 oras ng paid sick leave bawat buwan
- 12 paid holidays bawat taon
- Magandang retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation at marami pang iba!
Maraming DOC jobs ay sakop ng Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). Kung may paglipat mula sa isang Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position patungo sa PSERS eligible position, ang retiro ay nasa ilalim ng dalawang iba't ibang sistema/plans. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, makipag-ugnayan sa Department of Retirement System sa: 1-800-547-6657.
Ang DOC ay isang equal opportunity employer at hindi nagpapahintulot ng diskriminasyon batay sa lahi, pananampalataya, kulay, pinagmulang pambansa, kasarian, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, edad, veteran na may honorableng pag-alis mula sa serbisyo, katayuan bilang veteran, impormasyon tungkol sa genetic, o ang presensya ng anumang sensory, mental, o pisikal na kapansanan o ang paggamit ng isang trained guide dog o service animal ng isang tao may kapansanan.Para sa mga katanungan tungkol sa recruitment na ito, o upang humiling ng reasonable accommodation sa proseso ng aplikasyon, mag-email kay Angela Berrier sa amberrier@doc1.wa.gov o tumawag sa 509.540.7078. Para sa TTY service, tumawag sa Washington Relay Service sa 7-1-1 o 1-800-833-6388.
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Position Overview
The Certified Medical Assistant at Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) provides essential healthcare support, including patient care, administrative tasks, and documentation, under general supervision to ensure efficient and effective medical services for incarcerated individuals.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in patient care services within licensed scope, including examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Prepare and maintain examination areas, ensuring supplies and equipment are ready for patient encounters.
- Monitor patient flow to ensure timely care delivery and operational efficiency.
- Document patient encounters and clinical observations accurately in medical records.
- Provide administrative support including scheduling and coordinating patient appointments.
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone with a strong background in clinical care and administrative support, demonstrating excellent communication skills and attention to detail within a government healthcare setting. They possess hands-on experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR), vital signs measurement, and telehealth technology, aligning well with the structured and patient-focused environment of this Certified Medical Assistant role within WCCW.
Interview Preparation
Application Tips
- Highlight your experience specifically within government healthcare environments or similar structured settings, emphasizing adaptability and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Quantify your achievements with metrics such as patient satisfaction scores, appointment scheduling efficiency improvements, and error reduction in documentation processes.
- Include keywords like 'EHR proficiency', 'CLIA-waived laboratory techniques', 'telehealth implementation', and 'government healthcare operations' to align with the job description.
- Customize your resume to showcase your roles and responsibilities that directly relate to patient care coordination, administrative support, and operational efficiency in a healthcare setting.
- In your cover letter, emphasize your understanding of the mission and values of WCCW, and articulate how your skills align with the agency’s goals and patient care priorities.
Career Path
This position can lead to advanced roles such as Senior Medical Assistant, Healthcare Administrator within WCCW, or even specialized roles in healthcare policy and program development, offering opportunities for continuous professional growth and leadership within government healthcare systems.
Original Job Description
Description

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 Washington Corrections Center for Women.
This position supports the health services and DOC mission by ensuring that facility records are secure, complete and available on demand for the myriads of service areas within Health Services.
If you’ve read this far, it is clear you have a desire to make a difference in public service. A completed application packet will include and IS REQUIRED:
- A detailed resume.
- A cover letter regarding your interest and outlining your qualifications.
- Three professional references.
***This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacant positions
Duties
Duties may include:
Assist in providing patient care services within the scope of licensure and as delegated by the licensed practitioner or Registered Nurse.
- 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.
- Prepare patients for, and assist with routine and specialty examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Prepare and maintain examination and treatments areas, including cleaning equipment, preparing instruments, supplies, medical records, etc. to expedite patient flow and support clinician as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with Patient Services Representatives to ensure patient scheduling, rescheduling, check-in, or no-show is documented appropriately.
- Maintain immunization and medical records.
- Provide assistance in all direct delivery of patient care by the Provider, which includes but is not limited to:
- Vital Signs
- Visual Acuity
- Audiometry exams
- Foot exams
- Splinting
- Ear irrigations
- Injections/Vaccinations
- Basic laboratory functions (venipuncture, CLIA waved laboratory in-house testing) and transports labs
- Screen and follow up on lab results as directed by the licensed practitioner.
- 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.
- Facilitate telehealth encounters
- Prepare telehealth patient room including equipment for clinical encounter, training, education, access, and establish the online video conference connection.
- Facilitate telehealth appointments int he clinic or other location to meet the needs of the patient and clinical team.
- Provide technical support for telehealth services.
- Confirm schedule and coordinate with patients, providers, and support staff.
- Provide hands on assistance to the provider and patient as part of the encounter.
- Serve as a liaison and coordinate information between providers, facilities, patients and other key personnel.
- Initiate any indicated follow-up services based upon findings of providers and communicates need for follow-up to the patient
- Document the patient encounter including all clinical observations/information/education.
- Recognize and report abnormal vitals and labs.
- Escalate clinical concerns to the provider or appropriate clinician.
- Carry out licensed practitioners’ written, verbal, and telephone orders in a timely manner.
- Observe and report patient's signs or symptoms 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).
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.
Other duties as assigned.
- Be in attendance, capable, and competent to practice as assigned. Report for and perform work as scheduled so that staff safety and patient care is not compromised.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
Completion of a Medical Assistant-Certified program accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).
Experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinic setting.
Certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support and Basic First Aid.
Ability to work competently in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to learn job specific DOC programs needed to perform work assignments.
Initial and unblemished/unrestricted licensure in the State of Washington as a Certified Medical Assistant.
In addition to the above, this position also requires:
Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Ability to adjust work schedule to meet organizational needs.
Maintain professional work relationships with staff, the public, and other stakeholders. Ability to work with diverse staff.
Prioritize and complete tasks in accordance with timelines and expectations.
Ability to research, accumulate, organize, and communicate technical information both orally, in writing, in person, and using technologies such as telephone, electronic mail, and computer equipment.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to deescalate and listen to emotional/upset patients.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Read, understand, and apply policies and procedures.
Walk, sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
IV Certification/Phlebotomy
Familiarity with both front and back office operations in an outpatient clinic setting.
Experience actively participating in the quality improvement process for any business, including brainstorming, proposing improvement plans, or measuring success.
Supplemental Information
- Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
- Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.
- Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
- Our Core Values:
- Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
- Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
- People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
- Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
- Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.
- Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
- A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
- This position requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
- The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
- Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
- Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
- Promote inclusiveness.
- Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
- Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans. For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: 1-800-547-6657.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Angela Berrier at amberrier@doc1.wa.gov or call at 509. 540.7078. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.