Bilingual Medical Assistant - Texas City, United States - Galveston County Health District

Galveston County Health District

Verified Company

Texas City, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Would you LOVE to assist providers in making our county the healthiest it can be? Are you ready for the challenge?

Coastal Health & Wellness is seeking a Bilingual Medical Assistant*
We can offer you:

Excellent benefits; including an Amazing retirement package, Affordable medical insurance, paid time off plans, FREE life insurance, FREE long term disability, FREE parking and much, much more
Team Oriented Environment
Hourly Rate: $ $19.63

We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long term career with us **If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.

Required:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent
Completion of Medical Assistant training program through an accredited institution
Must receive certification within 6 months of hire with a nationally recognized accreditation organization (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NAHP or other)
Must provide proof of the required certification within 6 months of hire
Must maintain certification during employment
Bilingual in Spanish required
Current BLS Certification
Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles
Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable
Customer Service Oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent Computer Skills MS Office
Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours
Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy
Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements
Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening
An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role._

Traditional Duties:

In accordance with established clinic redesign procedures, prepares patients and documents in the electronic medical record for provider visit
Meets with providers at beginning of each day to anticipate patient needs such as lab work and screening tests
Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam/procedure
Collects patient history, family medical history, performs medication reconciliation, surgical history, verify allergies, social history, diagnostic history and enters information in the electronic medical record
Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient's visit
Collects and records vital signs including pain scale for all ages in electronic medical record
Conducts hearing and vision screening, leap foot exams, ear lavages, peak flow, and EKGs, and records in electronic medical record
Assists provider with physical exam
Performs approved POCT lab tests as trained and performs appropriate controls on waived tests as assigned by the charge nurse
Collect and prepare specimen for laboratory analysis
Stocks exam rooms with nonexpired supplies at the end of each day
Cleans exam rooms at the beginning of each day, after each patient, and at the end of the day
Works cooperatively with staff in all CHW'S clinic service areas to enhance productivity and patient flow, decrease patient waiting times, and implement approved redesign procedures
Communicates open rooms to the charge nurse
May translate information to and from patients, their family members, and staff
Understands and follows GCHD/CHW Infection Control policies, plans, procedures and guidelines related to program area requirements
Properly disposes of biohazard waste
Responds appropriately to emergency codes
Adhere to job specific competencies within established departmental deadlines
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor