Medical Assistant (MA), (Refugee Health)

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.

Brief Position Overview:

The Medical Assistant supports patient care services provided by the Refugee Clinic. The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing clinical tasks in accordance with all Harris County Public Health (HCPH) and Refugee Health Screening Program protocols. This position will work with the clinical team to create and maintain efficient, patient-centered daily clinic operations while providing comprehensive public health services to all Harris County Public Health Refugee Clinic patients seeking refugee health screening services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with program health screening by performing phlebotomy (including capillary and venous draws), urine collection, pregnancy tests, lead testing and vital signs.
• Prepare and label samples (stools for parasite, blood, sputum, etc.) for transport to appropriate laboratories.
• Provide in-room support for all clinical staff during the clinic visits as needed.
• Maintains laboratory and exam rooms in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Inventories supplies and forms; submits items for ordering (via designated software and contract laboratory) as needed.
• Assist in performing data entry and electronic data processing by using the program EMR, Microsoft Excel, and any other related software.
• Stock the clinic with all the equipment necessary for client screening. Assist with rotating dated stock to prevent loss.
• Make home visits when necessary to retrieve medical records and obtain consents and/or collect specimens.
• Perform quality assurance on all needed medical equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

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 .

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a community college or business/technical school Medical Assistant program
  
  
  

Experience:

• Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare setting
  
  
  

Licensure:

• Valid Driver’s License (Texas upon hire)
• American Heart Association CPR Certification
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and 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.

Preferences

Education:

• Medical Assistant Certification
  
  
  

Language:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Arabic/Vietnamese) or other language
  
  
  

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time | Grant-funded
• Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends.
• Able to travel within Harris County as needed.
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a clinical office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

• This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
  
  
  

Work Location:

• 7447 Harwin Dr, Suite 180 Houston, TX 77036
  
  
  

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.