Medical Assistant, CMC - Crain Unit

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

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). This position provides diversified administrative, clerical, and technical assistance/service, as well as supportive, age specific, and developmentally appropriate patient care functions for assigned clinical area within a correctional healthcare facility. Functions include electronic information systems management, medical records processing, delegated medical tasking, or materials inventory/procurement activities, performed according to the standards, policies, procedures, and security considerations of UTMB CMC and TDCJ.

Requirements

High school or equivalent.
Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program.
BLS-HP certification required.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of correctional experience
Certification in AHA BLS Provider CPR

Responsibilities

Operates personal computers to enter and assimilate data, generate reports, draft routine correspondence, and develop special administrative analyses.
Performs facility administrative support tasks including but not limited to filing, mail functions, faxing and typing correspondence.
Executes some degree of complex administrative support duties involving the exercise of independent judgment giving general directions and supervision.
Operates data entry system for entry, tracking and reporting.
Retrieves and maintains a tracking system for all medical record charts located on the facility.
Reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy, and files records and forms upon completion of use.
Files medical records and loose-leaf record elements (x-rays, copies, etc.) upon completion of use.
Receives, stores, distributes and inventories materials including but not limited to narcotic-based medicines and medical supplies.
Maintains proper inventory levels and stock records in a facility supply storeroom or warehouse.
Fills requisitions, work orders and supplies requests, returning expired/unused supplies to vendors for credit.
Maintains facility equipment and executes work orders as necessary.
Performs tasks delegated by physicians and supervised by RN staff.
Demonstrates competency to perform basic clinic type tasks outlined in approved the Competency Based Orientation Tool.
Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic setting.
Obtains vital signs.
Accurately collects excretory specimens, such as urine and feces.
Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Responsible for design/execution/effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provide reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with.