Medical Assistant, Refugee Clinic
Medical Assistant, Refugee Clinic
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USD 29120 - 29120
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Job Description
Position Description
If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
This is a grant funded position.
Position Overview
The Refugee Medical Assistant supports patient care services provided by the Refugee Clinic. The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing clinical tasks in accordance with all Harris County Public Health (HCPH) and Refugee Health Screening Program protocols. This position will work with the clinical team to create and maintain efficient patientcentered daily clinic operations while providing comprehensive public health services to all Harris County Public Health Refugee Clinic patients seeking refugee health screening services.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with program health screening by performing phlebotomy (including capillary and venous draws) urine collection pregnancy tests lead testing and vital signs and gathering patient histories.
- Prepare and label samples (stools for parasite blood sputum etc.) for transport to appropriate laboratories.
- Provide inroom support for all clinical staff during the clinic visits as needed.
- Maintains laboratory and exam rooms in a neat clean and orderly manner in accordance with infection control policies and complete inventory.
- Assist in performing data entry and electronic data processing by using the program EMR Microsoft Excel and any other related software.
- Stock the clinic with all the equipment necessary for client screening. Assist with rotating dated stock to prevent loss.
- Make home visits when necessary to retrieve medical records and obtain consents and/or collect specimens.
- Perform quality assurance on all needed medical equipment.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Completion of a community college or business/technical school Medical Assistant program
Experience:
- At least six (6) months of experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience in phlebotomy
Licensure/Certification:
- Valid Texas Drivers License upon hired.
- American Heart Association CPR Certification
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
- Ability to work well with public and staff members
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
- Understands the organizational mission
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration
- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
- Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
- Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect
- Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
- Uses sound judgment
- Selfmotivated
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication
- Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.Preferences
Licensure/Certification:
- Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA RMA or equivalent)
Language:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish Arabic Dari or other language commonly spoken.
Experience:
- Experience working in refugee health global health or with underserved populations.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- This is a fulltime grantfunded position
- Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Must be willing to flex work hours when required including weekend
- Able to travel within Harris County as needed
Work Environment:
- This job operates in a clinical office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
- This position regularly requires lifting carrying and pulling objects up to 10 pounds but it can occasionally involve handling items weighing up to 50lbs.
Work Location:
- Harris County Public Health: Community Health & Wellness Refugee Clinic 7447 Harwin Dr Ste 180 Houston Texas.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Employment Type
Full-Time
