Medical Assistant, CMC - Stiles Unit
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 areas within a correctional healthcare facility. This includes managing electronic information systems, processing medical records, performing delegated medical tasks, and managing materials inventory/procurement. Functions are performed based on 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.
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 filing, mail functions, faxing, and typing correspondence.
- Executes complex administrative support duties involving independent judgment and general direction/supervision.
- Operates data entry system for entry, tracking, and reporting.
- Retrieves and maintains a tracking system for all medical record charts.
- Reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy, and files records and forms.
- Files medical records and loose-leaf record elements (x-rays, copies, etc.).
- Receives, stores, distributes, and inventories materials including 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.
- Performs tasks delegated by physicians and supervised by RN staff.
- Demonstrates competency to perform basic clinic-type tasks outlined in the approved Competency Based Orientation Tool.
- Assists with patient flow within the 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
