Medical Assistant (Harlingen Nursing Office)

Cameron County•Harlingen, TX

20h•$30,998•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Clinic Coordinator or designee, the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will assist the clinical services staff with daily duties for the Cameron County Public Health (CCPH) Clinical Services Program. The CMA will perform clerical and clinical work for the Clinical Services Program that is critical to the development of the medical and financial records of the clinics.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistants and maintain current certification.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of public health laws and regulations.
Knowledge of natural history of common infectious diseases.
Good communication skills (oral and written).
Spanish speaking ability.
Knowledge of computer programs software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet).
Ability to work with confidential client information.
Ability to understand public health laws and regulations.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work with public.
Must have a valid Texas Driver's License, comply with State of Texas Driving Laws, and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Must have reliable transportation.
Employees of Cameron County may be required to work during any natural disaster or emergency, extended hours and non-traditional work schedules (i.e., Saturdays and Sundays).
Criminal background check is required for employment or continued employment.

Responsibilities

Accurately document all time worked.
Perform functions and render services consistent and adhering with established Cameron County Public Health Policies and Procedures, Clinical Services Program Policies and Procedures, Standing Delegation Orders and Protocols.
Adhere and complete the Medical Assistant Employee Competency Checklist.
Interview client and/or guardian to obtain appropriate health history and/or immunization status of client who will be rendered services.
Prepare and administer immunizations and treatments consistent with CCPH protocols and procedures.
Conduct data entry on clients seen during clinic visits in records and electronic reporting systems as required for Family Planning, STD, Prenatal, and Immunizations.
Maintain and document appropriate medical records and reports.
Plan and schedule clinics in the department.
Document medically related notes in client records in an objective and subjective format.
Perform screening laboratory tests and vital signs on clients as needed.
Participate in the coordination of laboratory specimen collections with private and/or regional laboratories.
Prepare equipment and supplies for all clinical sessions.
Ensure that all abnormal results are routed to the LVN/RN/FNP/ANP/MD, as appropriate, with proper follow-up.
Assist in completing of monthly reports.
Assist in Quarterly Quality Assurance Record Reviews and Quality Assurance Quarterly Medical Reviews.
Make appropriate referrals to agencies as necessary to ensure client's medical needs are met.
Assist in the management of epidemiological data gathering and analysis for vaccine preventable disease control and prevention as needed.
Assist and be responsible for completing client refills.
Meet and greet clients and direct them to the appropriate program.
Answer the telephone and greet clients in a professional and courteous manner.
Schedule appointments for clients at the clinic.
Order office and medical supplies for clinic.
Maintain and prepare records for Family Planning, STD, Prenatal, and Immunizations.
Maintain records and input data in orderly form and correct format with appropriate medical documents and progress notes.
Register clients for Family Planning, STD, Prenatal, and Immunizations.
Answer phone calls/faxes, pull records for review by nurse/practitioner or physician or as needed by staff.
Follow-ups with pending laboratory results.
Transfer records to other clinics within departments.
Route records back to staff nurses/practitioner if documentation is incomplete on client.
Update demographic and history at each patient encounter.
Prepare clients for laboratory work and/or physical exam by the physician or nurse practitioner.
Assist with client's exam.
Take vital signs and measurements on clients seeking services in clinic.
Complete work order on client as requested by physician or nurse practitioner.
Complete laboratory specimen forms with client's name, date of birth and clinic address.
Prepare specimens for mailing and sending specimens to appropriate laboratory.
Keep laboratory log up to date with specimens going out of the clinic and post results from laboratory on log.
Keep supplies stocked for clinics and conduct monthly inventory of supplies on hand to order for the following month.
Pull records for scheduled clinics and review records for completeness of forms prior to clinics date.
Perform all lab duties including but not limited to lab work (blood draw, urinalysis, finger stick, etc.) quality assurance of lab equipment, ensure that lab is stock at all times, calibration of equipment, etc.
Other duties as assigned.