Medical Assistant 1st Shift

SUNNY GLEN CHILDRENS HOME INC•San Benito, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is part of the team performing a supportive role in the non-clinical setting for the delivery of health services at Unaccompanied Children Programs. The LVNMC is devoted to the delivery of medical care in our setting with the emphasis on disease prevention and health maintenance. This individual works closely with the Director of Medical Services, Medical Providers, Medical Coordinators, Program Directors, Assistant Program Directors, and other related departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Active Not Restricted Medical Assistant License/Certificate required.
Bilingual in Spanish is required.
One year of childcare experience is required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Strong communication skills are important.
Bilingual is (English/Spanish).
Valid Texas Driver's License with an excellent driving record

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certified preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide health management, effective communication, and leadership in the execution and direction of quality services to youth, staff, and medical service staff.
Manage and monitor the delivery of services to patients ensuring compliance in the performance of all aspects of youth care in accordance with Company policy and procedures, State and Federal guidelines.
Prepare youth for examinations and record the medical intake, take vital signs, height, and weight.
Initiate routine lab tests after triage of youth such as pregnancy tests.
Assist the medical provider staff with examination procedures when needed such as patient screening and triage.
Administer medications under the provider's orders, except I.V. medications.
Update youth charts regarding allergies, medication use, and immunization history at each visit.
Administer immunizations understanding orders from the provider.
Phlebotomy-Obtains blood specimens by performing venipuncture, finger sticks, and implant PPD when necessary.
Educate and counsel youth concerning their disease, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Answer youth's questions after consultation with the provider or as per established procedures in that regard (to include but not limited to health questions, medication refills, and lab results.)
Continually assess areas of improvement and develop plans and evaluation criteria for such.
Oversee and direct all youth care staff to ensure adequate monitoring.
Ensure delivery of safe and efficient quality care.
Assist in health education classes when necessary.
Obtain, compile, and maintain medical files on each intake.
Ensure proper daily documentation in the database and maintain a hard copy of required documents and medical records.
Schedule and comply with required medical appointments and timelines.
Respond and comply with individual emergency medical needs immediately.
Maintain and review an accurate and complete list of medical supplies, prescribed medications, and over-the-counter medication.
Order medical supplies, and medication when necessary.
Collect, maintain, and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the supervisors.
Facilitate and conduct self-administration of medication and side effects training to employees as required.
Provide a fail-safe plan with medication count, label accuracy, and self-administration of medication, including over-the-counter drugs.
Schedule and provide transportation when needed to clients on medical appointments with assistance from other staff when necessary.
Submit, review, and follow up all the Significant Incidents Report regarding Medical Issues.
Participate in Quality Improvement as required.
Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with staff, co-workers, physicians, and youth.
Develop and expand medical, specialty, and dental services with local providers.
Maintain Health Information Privacy HIPAA
The ability to maintain control and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to travel and support other program sites when necessary.
Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
Effectively participates in planning and preparing for patient visits ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic-specific requirements are available.
Performs telephone messaging and in-person screening with appropriate follow-up.
Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.