Community Based Provider - PRN - East Texas

Texas A&M•Crockett, TX

About The Position

Are you passionate about community health and eager to make a difference? Join our team as a part time Community-Based Provider/Medical Assistant II in the East Texas area! You'll have the opportunity to work closely with our dedicated team, contributing to the success of our initiatives and improving community health outcomes. If you're a motivated and detail-oriented professional ready to take on new challenges and drive positive change, we encourage you to apply today! As one of t h e fastest-growing academic h ealt h centers in t h e nation, Texas A&M H ealt h encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working toget h er to improve h ealt h t h roug h transformative education, innovative researc h and team-based h ealt h care delivery.

Requirements

High School, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
3 years related medical experience
Active Texas Driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals in rural or medically underserved communities
Experience with scheduling patient appointments
Experience with data collection and reports
Enrollment requirements for Texas Medicaid and CHIP or willingness to learn
Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish

Responsibilities

Measures vital signs, interviews patients for updated medical history, and documents information in electronic medical records.
Prepares patients for tests, exams, and procedures, providing basic patient education.
Performs basic procedures, including injections, vision screening, auditory exams, ear lavage, EKG, minor wound care, nebulizer treatments, throat swabs, fitting ortho slings, splints, etc.
Assists and/or chaperones nurse practitioner during exams or procedures, transfers specimens, and documents testing and lab results in medical records.
Serves as a liaison between patients and providers, prepares and administers injections, and dispenses medication as directed by the nurse practitioner.
Ensures the cleanliness of exam and treatment rooms to prevent the spread of infection.
Monitors and maintains inventory of clinical supplies, ensuring patient care areas are stocked.
Maintains daily activity logs regarding client activity and destinations.
Identifies and coordinates community resources, continuously expanding knowledge of service programs.
Serves as a driver for mobile clinics in a university vehicle and conducts community resource assessments.
Leads as the community-based provider assistant, responsible for patient care that promotes safety and wellbeing.
Mentors and assists supervisor with training and supervision of student workers.
Works under the direction of the health care provider.
Coordinates scheduling of patient follow-up appointments with available providers.
Provides verbal and written communication to patients and providers.
Identifies and provides available resources to patients in their communities.
Compiles data and creates reports.
Assists with registering patients in the electronic health record system.
Obtains medical records and laboratory results from providers and ensures clinic providers are aware of the results.