MEDICAL ASSISTANT (GRANT FUNDED)
Company: Cameron County
Location: San Benito
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionMEDICAL ASSISTANT(GRANT FUNDED THROUGH: Dec 09,
2022)
Salary: $24,249.00SECTION I-JOB DESCRIPTIONSUMMARY:Under the
supervision of the Clinic Coordinator or designee. The Certified
Medical Assistant (CMA) will assist the clinical services staff
with daily duties for the Cameron County Public Health (CCPH)
Clinical Services Program. CMA will perform clerical and clinical
work for the Clinical Services Program that is critical to the
development of the medical and financial records of the
clinics.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Employee will accurately document all time worked.
- Performs functions and render services consistent and adhering
with established Cameron County Public Health Policies and
Procedures, Clinical Services Program Policies and Procedures,
Standing Delegation Orders and Protocols.
- Adheres and completes the Medical Assistant Employee Competency
Checklist.
- Interviews client and/or guardian to obtain appropriate health
history and or immunization status of client who will be rendered
services.
- Prepares and administers immunizations and treatments
consistent with CCPH protocols and procedures.
- Conducts data entry on clients seen during clinic visits in
records and electronic reporting systems as required for Family
Planning, STD, Prenatal, Child Health and Immunizations.
- Responsible for maintaining and documenting appropriate medical
records and reports.
- Responsible for planning and scheduling clinics in the
department.
- Documents medically related notes in client records in an
objective and subjective format.
- Performs screening laboratory tests and vital signs on clients
as needed.
- Participates in the coordination of laboratory specimen
collections with private and/or regional laboratories.
- Prepare equipment and supplies for all clinical sessions.
- Ensures that all abnormal results are routed to the
LVN/RN/ANP/MD, as appropriate, with proper follow-up.
- Responsible for assisting in completing of monthly
reports.
- Assists in Quarterly Quality Assurance Record Reviews and
Quality Assurance Quarterly Medical Reviews.
- Make appropriate referrals to agencies as necessary to ensure
client's medical needs are met.
- Assists in the management of epidemiological data gathering and
analysis for vaccine preventable disease control and prevention as
needed.
- Assists and is responsible for completing client refills.
- Responsible for meeting and greeting clients and directing them
to the appropriate program
- Responsible for answering the telephone and greeting clients in
a professional and courteous manner.
- Responsible for scheduling appointments for clients at the
clinic.
- Responsible for ordering office and medical supplies for
clinic.
- Responsible for maintaining and preparing records for Family
Planning, STD, Prenatal, Child Health and Immunizations.
- Responsible for maintaining records and inputting data in
orderly form and correct format with appropriate medical documents
and progress notes
- Responsible for registering clients for Family Planning, STD,
Prenatal, Child Health and Immunizations.
- Responsible for answering phone calls/faxes, pulling records
for review by nurse or physician or as needed by staff.
- Responsible for follow-ups with pending laboratory
results.
- Responsible for transferring records to other clinics within
departments.
- Route records back to staff nurses if documentation is
incomplete on client.
- Responsible for updating demographic and history at each
patient encounter.
- Route records back to staff nurses if documentation is
incomplete on client.
- Responsible for preparing clients for laboratory work and/or
physical exam by the physician or nurse practitioner. Assist the
with client's exam.
- Responsible for taking vital signs and measurements on clients
seeking services in clinic.
- Responsible for completing work order on client as requested by
physician or nurse practitioner.
- Completes laboratory specimen forms with client's name, date of
birth and clinic address. Prepares specimens for mailing and
sending specimens to appropriate laboratory.
- Responsible for keeping laboratory log up to date with
specimens going out of the clinic and posting results from
laboratory on log.
- Responsible for keeping supplies stocked for clinics and
conducting monthly inventory of supplies on hand to order for the
following month.
- Responsible for pulling records for scheduled clinics and
reviewing records for completeness of forms prior to clinics
date.
- Responsible to be able to perform all lab duties including but
not limited to lab work (blood draw, urinalysis, finger stick,
etc.) quality assurance of lab equipment, ensure that lab is stock
at all times, calibration of equipment, etc.
- Other duties as assigned. SECTION II-JOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE: Graduate from an accredited school of Medical
Assistants and maintain current certification.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of public
health laws and regulations. Knowledge of natural history of common
infectious diseases. Good communication skills (oral and written)
and Spanish speaking ability. Knowledge of computer programs
software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet). Ability to
work with confidential client information. Ability to understand
public health laws and regulations. Ability to follow oral and
written instructions. Ability to work with public.SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS: Must have a valid Texas Driver's License, comply with
State of Texas Driving Laws, and maintain an acceptable driving
record. Must have reliable transportation. Employees of Cameron
County may be required to work during any natural disaster or
emergency. Criminal background check is required for employment or
continued employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Good health and physical condition sufficient to
permit full performance of the duties of the position. If
additional assistance is required, employee must request assistance
prior to performing the assignment.
SECTION III-JOB DIMENSIONSCONTACTS: EXTERNAL CONTACTS:Occasional
contact with other health, social and educational care agencies,
outside organizations. Frequent contact with clinic clientele.
Communication is via telephone, written communication and face to
face.INTERNAL CONTACTS:Utilizes tact when dealing with County
employees, health, social and educational care providers, and
clientele regarding operations issues. Constant contact with County
Personnel. Communicating is primarily face-to-face, via telephone
and through written communication.RESPONSIBILITY: Comply with
Cameron County and Department of State Health Services
rules/regulations and display a positive public image. As a Cameron
County employee, the identity of every client shall be kept
confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the
purpose of an investigation, hearing, or judicial
proceeding.DIFFICULTY: Judgment is required to ensure completion of
job activities as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor or designee.
Uses discretion to achieve work goals. Initiative is constantly
required to achieve work goals.GUIDANCE: As assigned by Immediate
Supervisor or designee. It is the responsibility of the employee to
know and maintain contact with their Immediate Supervisor or
designee.WORKING CONDITION: Working conditions are primarily in a
clinic, office, or community center.This position is subject to a
six (6) month probationary period prior to Civil Service
eligibility. Must submit to a Civil Service Clerical Exam.
Benefits: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits,
Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual
Leave, Retirement System, and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a
mandatory direct deposit payroll program.
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Keywords: Cameron County, Brownsville , MEDICAL ASSISTANT (GRANT FUNDED), Healthcare , San Benito, Texas
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