MEDICAL ASSISTANT (SAN BENITO NURSING OFFICE)

Cameron County • San Benito, TX

409d • $28,501 - $28,501

About The Position

The Medical Assistant will support the clinical services staff at the Cameron County Public Health Clinical Services Program by performing both clerical and clinical tasks essential for maintaining medical and financial records. This role involves direct interaction with clients, administering immunizations, conducting data entry, and ensuring compliance with health protocols under the supervision of the Clinic Coordinator.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistants and maintain current certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and public health laws.
• Good communication skills, including Spanish speaking ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with confidential client information.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public health settings.
• Familiarity with electronic health records systems.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document all time worked.
• Perform clerical and clinical work for the Clinical Services Program.
• Interview clients to obtain health history and immunization status.
• Prepare and administer immunizations and treatments according to protocols.
• Conduct data entry for clients seen during clinic visits.
• Maintain and document appropriate medical records and reports.
• Plan and schedule clinics in the department.
• Document medically related notes in client records.
• Perform screening laboratory tests and vital signs on clients.
• Coordinate laboratory specimen collections with private and regional laboratories.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for clinical sessions.
• Route abnormal results to appropriate medical personnel.
• Assist in completing monthly reports and quality assurance reviews.
• Make referrals to agencies for client medical needs.
• Manage epidemiological data gathering and analysis.
• Complete client refills and greet clients professionally.
• Schedule appointments and order office/medical supplies.
• Maintain records for Family Planning, STD, Prenatal, and Immunizations.
• Answer phone calls and pull records for review by staff.
• Follow up on pending laboratory results and transfer records as needed.
• Update demographic and history at each patient encounter.
• Prepare clients for laboratory work and assist during exams.
• Complete laboratory specimen forms and maintain laboratory logs.
• Keep supplies stocked and conduct monthly inventory.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Sick and annual leave
• Retirement system
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: No Education Listed