640 Medical Assistant

Job Details

Job Location

Wise County BHC - Decatur, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Licensed

Salary Range

15.22 - $15.72 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

8-5 M-F

Job Category

Health Care

Description

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs duties under direction of a clinical supervisor (RN / LVN / Physician / APRN) and works administratively under the Director of Nursing, to assist in examination and treatment of individuals served in the designated Mental Health Centers. Work involves providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Provides direct care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to individuals in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Participation in and assisting the physicians during doctor's clinic, providing professional, complex treatment and rehabilitation. Responsible for measuring vital signs, as well as taking medical history and reason for seeking care and documenting the information in the medical record or the electronic record. Provides required laboratory monitoring and medication education classes for consumers. Performs routine diagnostic and laboratory tests, which may include being required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Travel may be required. HFC incorporates principles of trauma-informed care throughout the agency, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and a safe and respectful environment for all individuals served and staff. All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position. Reassignment is a condition of employment that may occur at the employer's discretion. Your work location and hours could change based on program needs

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from standard high school or equivalent. Must have Medical Assistant Certificate from one of the following organizations : RMA, CMA, or CCMA. Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant is a plus.

Must have current drivers license and be insurable under Center insurance. Must pass and maintain all Center-mandated trainings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical diagnoses and procedures; of accepted medical treatment programs; and of community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to provide patient care, to prepare and maintain records, to explain public health laws, and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and comprehend correspondence, memos, reports, medical information, physicians orders and prescription labels.
• Ability to count, add and subtract. Knowledge of fractions and calculate medication doses.
• Ability to write memos, letters, staffing summary reports and medical information.
• Ability to relate verbal instructions, communicate in a courteous and effective fashion with co-workers, consumers and families, agencies and the public.
• Display a customer service orientation; at all times treating customers as equals and partners.
• Skilled in the use of general office equipment and network computers and applicable software, such as word processing, database, spreadsheet, and office management software (Microsoft Office).

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Salary : $15 - $16