Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 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.
Position Overview:
The Medical Assistant (MA) delivers safe and compassionate care as a vital member of the healthcare team, providing patient-centered care and ensuring patient safety. This role serves patients seeking services from the Clinical Health Services (CHS) Program, working with the clinical team to create and maintain efficient, patient-centered daily clinic operations while providing comprehensive care to all Harris County Public Health patients. The MA operates and adheres to the federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Harris County Public Health (HCPH).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform clinical tasks such as (but not limited to) administering vaccinations, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, and conducting basic patient assessments as per the licensed healthcare provider's orders and within the MA's scope of practice.
- Collect and document patient medical history, vital signs, personal information, and current health concerns, ensuring accurate entry and updates in electronic medical record or required software.
- Provide patient education as assigned by the medical provider within MA standard scope of practice including (but not limited to) treatment procedures, medications, and follow-up care using in person and telehealth modalities.
- Prepare examination rooms and patients, assist provider during exams, ensuring all necessary instruments and supplies are available.
- Ensure examination rooms and medical equipment are clean, sanitized, and organized, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Coordinate and schedule patient appointments, ensuring optimal time management for clinic operations.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Team to deliver comprehensive patient care and communicate effectively to ensure coordinated care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Manage inventory and order medical and office supplies for optimal clinic operations.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a community college or business/technical school Medical Assistant program
Experience:
- Six (6) months experience in a healthcare setting
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid TX Driver's License
- American Heart Association CPR certification
Knowledge, Skills & 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
- 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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Medical Assistant Certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full-Time | Regular
- Monday - Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends.
- Able to travel within Harris County as needed.
Work Environment:
- This position operates in a medical mobile unit clinic environment.
- This position also operates in a standard medical 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. and occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs.
Work Location:
- Harris County Public Health - (MOBILE)
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.
