Medical Assistant (747)

HELEN FARABEE CENTER • Wichita Falls, TX

1d • $15 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs duties under the direction of a clinical supervisor (RN/LVN/Physician/APRN) and works administratively under the Director of Nursing, to assist in the examination and treatment of individuals served in the designated Mental Health Centers. Work involves providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients. The role operates under close supervision with minimal latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The MA provides direct care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to individuals in a clinic setting. Responsibilities include participation in and assisting physicians during doctor’s clinics, providing professional, complex treatment and rehabilitation. The MA is responsible for measuring vital signs, taking medical history, documenting the reason for seeking care in the medical or electronic record, and providing required laboratory monitoring and medication education classes for consumers. Performs routine diagnostic and laboratory tests, which may include drawing and collecting blood samples and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. Travel may be required. HFC incorporates principles of trauma-informed care throughout the agency, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and a safe and respectful environment for all individuals served and staff. All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position. Reassignment is a condition of employment that may occur at the employer’s discretion. Your work location and hours could change based on program needs.

Requirements

• Graduation from standard high school or equivalent.
• Must have Medical Assistant Certificate from one of the following organizations: RMA, CMA, or CCMA.
• Must have current driver's license and be insurable under Center insurance.
• Must pass and maintain all Center-mandated trainings.
• Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical diagnoses and procedures; of accepted medical treatment programs; and of community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to provide patient care, to prepare and maintain records, to explain public health laws, and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and comprehend correspondence, memos, reports, medical information, physicians orders and prescription labels.
• Ability to count, add and subtract.
• Knowledge of fractions and calculate medication doses.
• Ability to write memos, letters, staffing summary reports and medical information.
• Ability to relate verbal instructions, communicate in a courteous and effective fashion with co-workers, consumers and families, agencies and the public.
• Display a customer service orientation; at all times treating customers as equals and partners.
• Skilled in the use of general office equipment and network computers and applicable software, such as word processing, database, spreadsheet and office management software (Microsoft Office).

Nice To Haves

• Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participation in and assisting the physicians during doctor’s clinic, providing professional, complex treatment and rehabilitation.
• Responsible for measuring vital signs, as well as taking medical history and reason for seeking care and documenting the information in the medical record or the electronic record.
• Provides required laboratory monitoring and medication education classes for consumers.
• Performs routine diagnostic and laboratory tests, which may include being required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED