Immunization Medical Assistant, Mobile - Houston, United States - Harris County

Harris County

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Description:

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 Clinical Health Services (CHS) Immunization Medical Assistant will support clinical services provided to patients by ensuring quality patient care through Mobile Health Service programs.

Under the clinical guidance/oversight of the CHS Advanced Practice Provider, the Immunization Medical Assistant will be responsible for performing clinical tasks in accordance with all Harris County Public Health policies and procedures as delegated by the CHS Advanced Practice Provider/ Registered Nurse / License Vocational Nurse.

This position supports the Harris County Public Health Department (HCPH) and reports to the CHS Site Supervisor.

This position will service the mobile medical health teams which involved health services and immunizations by providing comprehensive medical care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists with patient appointments by performing phlebotomy (including capillary and venous draws), urine collection, pregnancy tests, lead testing, vital signs, & gathering patient histories.
Administer ageappropriate immunizations, stays up to date with all CDC vaccine schedule changes, and assists the nursing team with always providing CDCrecommended vaccinations.
Maintains laboratory 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.
Stocks the exam rooms with medical supplies necessary for client screening. Maintains inventory and rotates dated stock to prevent loss, orders appropriately.
Performs quality assurance on all needed medical equipment and supplies.
Perform clinic front office duties; scheduling, answering phone, and checking patients in/out as needed.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements**:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent Completion of an accredited community college or business/technical school Medical Assistant program

Licensure:

American Heart Association CPR Certification Valid TX Driver's License
Experience:

Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare setting

Experience in phlebotomy
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:

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, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing
Preferences:
Licensure:

Medical Assistant Certification

Language:

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

General Information:

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-Time | Regular

Monday Friday | 8:00a.m. 5:00p.m.
This position may work weekends, early mornings, and evenings.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional clinic environment, community setting, and occupationally a medical mobile unit.
This role routinely uses standard off