Medical Assistant (MA) - Lychner Unit

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Humble, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides diversified administrative, clerical, technical, and supportive patient-care services for an assigned clinical area within a correctional healthcare facility. Duties may include electronic information systems management, medical-record processing, delegated medical tasks, and materials inventory or procurement. All work is performed according to applicable standards, policies, procedures, and the security requirements of UTMB Correctional Managed Care and TDCJ. The particular duties performed depend on the needs of the assigned area. The role may support administrative operations, track and maintain medical records, manage medical supplies and equipment, or perform physician-delegated clinical tasks under RN supervision. Clinical duties may include assisting with patient flow, obtaining vital signs, collecting urine or fecal specimens, and obtaining blood samples by venipuncture. The position is based in an administrative or clinical office setting within a correctional facility, in the confines of a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. The work area is indoors but may involve noise, odors, cramped spaces, or fumes. The role may require moderate to extreme physical effort, including walking, standing, CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects, or patients; occasional lifting may exceed 50 pounds. Adequate vision, hearing, speech, and sense of touch are needed, along with concentrated attention and alertness. Exposure to communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, or disoriented or combative patients may occur. Rotating shifts may be required. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program.
BLS-HP certification required.
Security clearance required.
Pre-employment drug testing required.
Adequate vision, hearing, speech, and sense of touch to perform job tasks.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasional lifting of more than 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Enter and assimilate data, generate reports, draft routine correspondence, and develop administrative analyses using personal computers.
Perform administrative support tasks, including filing, mail functions, faxing, and typing correspondence.
Carry out administrative support duties that require independent judgment under general direction and supervision.
Operate data-entry systems for entry, tracking, and reporting.
Retrieve medical-record charts and maintain a tracking system for facility records.
Review medical records for completeness and accuracy; file records, forms, and loose-leaf elements such as x-rays and copies after use.
Receive, store, distribute, and inventory materials, including narcotic-based medicines and medical supplies.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and stock records in a facility storeroom or warehouse.
Fill requisitions, work orders, and supply requests; return expired or unused supplies to vendors for credit.
Maintain facility equipment and execute work orders as needed.
Perform tasks delegated by physicians and supervised by RN staff.
Demonstrate competency in basic clinic tasks specified in the approved Competency Based Orientation Tool.
Assist with patient flow in the assigned outpatient clinic.
Obtain vital signs, collect urine and fecal specimens, and obtain blood samples by venipuncture.
Adhere to internal controls and the reporting structure.
Perform related duties as required.
Design, execute, and ensure the effectiveness of internal controls that support efficient operations, safeguard assets, provide reliable financial information, and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.