Medical Assistant (S. Austin)

Texas Health Action•Austin, TX

14d•$21

About The Position

Texas Health Action (THA) is a community-informed non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to culturally affirming, quality health services in a safe and supportive environment, with an expertise in serving LGBTQIA+ people and those impacted by HIV. THA's programs include Kind Clinic's & Waterloo Counseling Center. Read more about THA here: http://texashealthaction.org . Texas Health Action is seeking a Medical Assistant (Spanish/English Preferred) to work at our South Austin Kind Clinic to aid with the delivery of patient care during the respective clinic hours of operation. This role will report to the Clinic Administrator.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, formal medical services training in the United States Armed Forces, or additional formal medical training/experience
Phlebotomy Certification
BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish
Experience in HIV testing, HIV services, STI testing, and treatment clinic
2+ years of experience in working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ or other marginalized populations
Working knowledge of infection control and universal precautions
Familiarity with testing performed in a CLIA-waived laboratory

Responsibilities

Effectively room and prepare patients for clinic visit
Obtain and record patient medical histories, including allergies, family, social and surgical history and other information for medical records
Acquire vital signs
Assist with phlebotomy and lab specimen processing as needed during clinic hours of operation
Dispense medication and provide STI treatments to include injections in accordance with clinician directive and existing Standing Delegation Orders (SDOs)
Act as a liaison between the laboratory, clinician, and patients
Evaluate provider requests for accuracy and completeness, orders, verify labeling/identification, and follow appropriate protocol in handling specimens
Thoroughly clean/stock exam rooms
Assist clinic staff and Clinic Administrator in monitoring inventory levels and verifies receipt of supplies in accordance with established policies and procedure
Utilize and promotes infection control measures and universal precautions to maintain high quality of health and safety during clinic operation
Complete annual clinical competencies
Maintain a system of confidentiality according to clinic’s policies and procedures and per HIPAA guidelines
Foster teamwork within the clinic
Participate in staff, planning, in-service, and other meetings as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned
Cross train Front Desk/Lap to assist