Psychiatric Medical Assistant Apprentice

Frontera Healthcare•Fredericksburg, TX

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant/Psychiatric MA–Tech is an essential member of the clinical team, supporting both medical and psychiatric/psychiatrist-directed services in a community health center setting. Primary duties include rooming patients; obtaining and accurately documenting vital signs and intake information; coordinating and scheduling follow-up appointments; administering quality care, immunizations, and basic health education within trained competencies; and providing assistance to the lab and pharmacy as appropriate. This role works closely with all healthcare personnel to maintain an efficient, safe, and patient-centered environment of care. Willingness to train qualified, motivated candidates.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention, and motivation.
Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols.
Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations.
Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act.
Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs.
Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, center staff, and the general public.
Ability to prepare statistical and administrative reports.
Ability to work cooperatively with community agency personnel to coordinate services for patients.
Ability to use a glucometer and interpret the results.
Ability to use office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, fax machines, telephones, and copiers.
Ability to prioritize and allocate resources.
Travel between service area clinics
All other duties as assigned
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification