Medical AssistantClient Service Specialist, Mobile Immunization

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Immunization Program Medical Assistant-Client Support Specialist (MA-CSS) will support health services provided to patients by ensuring quality patient care through immunization operations. Under the clinical guidance/oversight of the Immunization Program the Immunization Program MA-CSS will be responsible for performing both front and back office duties all clinical tasks are in accordance with all Harris County Public Health policies and procedures as delegated by the Local Health Authority. Also performing clerical front desk duties to support the operations flow.

This position supports the Harris County Public Health Department (HCPH) and reports to the Mobile Immunization Assistant Program Manager. This position will work with our Mobile Immunization & Immunization Program teams and will travel throughout Harris County.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assists with patient appointments by performing vaccine administration vaccine preparation specimen collection vital signs & gathering patient histories.
Perform clinic front office duties; scheduling answering phone and checking patients in/out as needed.
Prepares and labels all patient specimens for transport to appropriate laboratories.
Provides support for case investigation vaccination and specimen collection for Vaccine Preventable Diseases.
Maintains laboratory mobile vaccine operations areas and exam rooms in a neat clean and orderly manner in accordance with infection control policies and complete monthly inventory.
Assists in performing data entry and electronic data processing by using the HCPH electronic medical record system (Epic) Microsoft Excel and any other related programs/sites.
Support the coordination of scheduling patients to receive services from Multidisciplinary team members and provide services as needed.
Interviews client to collect required information for eligibility determination using grant and payer guidelines.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

you need special services or accommodations please call or email

Requirements

Education:

Completion of an accredited 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/Certifications:

American Heart Association CPR Certification
Valid Texas Drivers License

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
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 teammates.
Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

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

Self-motivated

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 documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Licensure/Certifications:

Medical Assistant Certification

Language:

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a Full-Time Grant-Funded position
Days and hours of the position are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
40 hours week.
This position may work weekends early mornings and evenings.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a medical clinic environment. This position also operates in a standard office environment with standard equipment such as computers phones photocopiers.

Physical Demands:

Persons in these positions frequently lift carry push and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs. They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs. and sometimes but rarely up to 50 lbs.

Work Location:

Harris County Public Health: Community Health & Wellness - This position operates in a Mobile Unite setting traveling throughout Harris County jurisdiction.

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.

Required Experience:

Position DescriptionIf 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 1...

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:

This is a grant-funded position.

Position Overview:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assists with patient appointments by performing vaccine administration vaccine preparation specimen collection vital signs & gathering patient histories.
Perform clinic front office duties; scheduling answering phone and checking patients in/out as needed.
Prepares and labels all patient specimens for transport to appropriate laboratories.
Provides support for case investigation vaccination and specimen collection for Vaccine Preventable Diseases.
Maintains laboratory mobile vaccine operations areas and exam rooms in a neat clean and orderly manner in accordance with infection control policies and complete monthly inventory.
Assists in performing data entry and electronic data processing by using the HCPH electronic medical record system (Epic) Microsoft Excel and any other related programs/sites.
Support the coordination of scheduling patients to receive services from Multidisciplinary team members and provide services as needed.
Interviews client to collect required information for eligibility determination using grant and payer guidelines.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

you need special services or accommodations please call or email

Requirements

Education:

Completion of an accredited 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/Certifications:

American Heart Association CPR Certification
Valid Texas Drivers License

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
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 teammates.
Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

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

Self-motivated

Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Preferences

Licensure/Certifications:

Medical Assistant Certification

Language:

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a Full-Time Grant-Funded position
Days and hours of the position are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
40 hours week.
This position may work weekends early mornings and evenings.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a medical clinic environment. This position also operates in a standard office environment with standard equipment such as computers phones photocopiers.

Physical Demands:

Persons in these positions frequently lift carry push and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs. They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs. and sometimes but rarely up to 50 lbs.

Work Location:

Harris County Public Health: Community Health & Wellness - This position operates in a Mobile Unite setting traveling throughout Harris County jurisdiction.

Required Experience: