Temporary Medical Assistant (Bilingual)

Dynamic Service Solutions•Houston, TX 77090, Houston, TX, US, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dynamic Service Solutions (DSS) is seeking compassionate professionals to join their Children First Residential Care Program. This program partners with federal and local agencies to deliver high-quality human services, staffing, and program support nationwide, focusing on providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive care in a safe and supportive environment to help children move toward stability and family reunification. The Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for assisting with the intake process, compiling, processing, and maintaining medical records, and monitoring Unaccompanied Children's (UC) health by assessing their records, symptoms, and reactions to treatment and care. The role involves extensive interaction with the UC and assists in the delivery of medical care with an emphasis on disease prevention and health maintenance, ensuring compliance with State licensing, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), and all policies and procedures implemented by CFRC.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Certified Medical Assistant or relevant Licensure according to state requirements required.
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in an outpatient, assisted living, hospital, or public health/community setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support in the medical, dental, and mental health services coordination to meet the needs of the children and ensure that all new arrivals receive their initial medical assessments within 48 hours as required by ORR.
Provide support for primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses. Immediate attention to service requests from clients. Assess and evaluate patients' needs for, and responses to, care rendered. Monitor and report on the progress and symptoms of clients in isolation.
Prepare treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assist practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
Maintain medical supplies and prescribed medications, follows standing orders, State licensing, and CFRC policies and procedures for providing over the counter medications to minors, prepares youth for examinations, and any other clinical tasks as needed. Maintain inventory of medicines in stock, expiration dates and availability.
Responsible for diagnostic filing, electronic, scans and hard copy documentation to the current chart, including but not limited to results, physician appointments and follow ups.
Ensure all care, history and treatments are properly documented into patient records per ORR, State, local, and medical department policy and procedures.