Medical Assistant I (Bilingual, English/Spanish) - Saint Vincent's House

University of Texas Medical Branch • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

To provide technical, supportive, age-specific, and developmentally appropriate patient care functions for assigned clinical areas. Please note: This position is grant-funded and dependent upon continued available funds.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.
• CPR Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient flow within the assigned outpatient clinic setting.
• Respond in a timely manner to call lights.
• Provides comfort measures to the patient/family.
• Performs technical and supportive patient care skills, incorporating the patient's plan of care and following approved policy and procedure.
• Obtains vital signs and documents the chief complaint and reason for the visit.
• Uses aseptic techniques and infection control measures in the performance of duties.
• Accurately collects excretory specimens, such as urine and feces.
• Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
• Accurately performs tests, such as basic urine chemistry using chemical strips, guaiac, Ph, blood glucose, UPT, and hemocult.
• Measures and records intake and output as ordered.
• Prepares and assists patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures.
• Recognizes patient care priorities, treatment plans, objectives, and potential crises.
• Under the direction of the physician, provides other treatments and care to patients appropriate to training, as assigned.
• Recognizes and communicates patient needs and unusual occurrences with patients/families.
• Refills patient medications as requested, using the guidelines for the prescribing physician/provider.
• Safely and properly administers medications as assigned.
• Accurately documents / communicates interventions and measurements.
• Communicates relevant information to the appropriate health care provider.
• Completes accurate, concise, and legible documentation on patient clinic records under supervision.
• Assists with medication reconciliation as required.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and the environment.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Checks equipment/supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability.
• Cleans equipment and returns it to its proper place.
• Reports equipment and supplies needing to be replaced or repaired.
• Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, etc., as assigned/requested.
• Respects and supports patient rights.
• Serves as patient/family advocate.
• Practices principles of patient and employee confidentiality.
• Utilizes available resources and seeks assistance in dealing with ethical dilemmas, as appropriate.
• Practices positive customer peer relations.
• Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner.
• Reports and seeks assistance in dealing with guest complaints/concerns.
• Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with patients/family and co-workers.
• Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities at the clinic / departmental level.
• Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.
• Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
• Effectively and efficiently uses time, equipment, and supplies.
• Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member.
• Provides support and assistance, as appropriate.
• Remains calm and purposeful and responds in an appropriate, professional manner in emergent or chaotic situations.
• Participates in clinic meetings/activities and supports the clinical, departmental, and organizational philosophy and goals.
• Accepts responsibility for own growth/development.
• Participates in in-service and ongoing education programs.
• Remains current on all in-service / education/credentials/certification requirements for the position.
• Exchanges constructive feedback with peers and others.
• Conducts self-evaluation and participates in developmental goal setting.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees