Medical Assistant

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  • MyCHN
Job Summary
Location
Lake Jackson ,TX 77566
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
23 Jan 2025
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Job Description
MyCHN is a nonprofit organization providing Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services to communities in the South Houston and Gulf Coast area. We were founded in 2008 with one provider, three exam rooms and a big dream. Today, we have over 100 providers and more than 15 locations. MyCHN’s mission is to “provide quality care that uplifts, supports, and shapes healthy communities while addressing financial and social barriers”.

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant will provide routine technical duties and assist with other related tasks involved in providing quality patient care and services directed toward restoration of health and wellness, and health promotion.

This individual is responsible for aiding the on-site Provider with normal routine of the clinic activities. The Medical Assistant will obtain patient intake information and histories, ensure that consents have been signed, and respond to all patient request (i.e., prescription refills, etc.).

All duties are structured in accordance with the Patent Centered Medical Home (PCMH). If bilingual must be privileged to translate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Adhere to standard of care, processes, and protocols per type of patient visit
Perform all vitals on every patient at every visit: height, weight, blood pressure, blood glucose, pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature, and respirations
Direct patient to a clean available room, follow proper intake order while using proper terminology and maintaining accurate and confidential records (vitals, Veradigm, dashboard, exam form, and screenings)
Present patient and report back to provider
Assess immunization records and refer for immunization as needed to meet Department of State Health Services guidelines, while using appropriate stock
Complete orders per standard of care or as documented in electronic health record by provider. (EKG, CLIA waived tests, lab draws, medication administration, vaccines, breathing treatment, fetal non-stress test, ear lavage, wound wrapping, FIT cards, referrals etc.)
Gather needed supplies, equipment and set up as directed per standard of care or provider
Assist providers with examination, procedures and treatments as directed.
Create Referrals as ordered by provider
Perform in-house testing using aseptic technique, document results and notify patient in timely manner: Flu, Strep, Mono, Covid, Cepheid, UPT, RSV
Perform Hearing and vision Testing with documentation
Ability to use Bi-directional interface with IMMTRAC to import vaccine records.
Send Medication refill request through Veradigm to provider
Ability to upload Medical Records in patient’s chart
Placement of RTO’s in chart as directed by provider
Ability to navigate crisis protocol
Assist with interpretation as needed including verbal and written
Inform site lead when inventory is low
Participates in code response duties as assigned by site lead
Discharge patient with instructions as defined by provider (review discharge instructions with site lead as needed)
Upon discharge schedule patient for follow up visit chronic, acute, or well and verify pharmacy
Assist patient in identifying barriers that may prevent them from completing their treatment
Ensure rooms are cleaned after discharge and are always properly stocked. Ensure all areas of clinic are clean and orderly
Participates in identified performance improvement initiatives
Other duties, as assigned and within scope

Required Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of all confidentiality requirements regarding patients and strict maintenance of proper confidentiality on all such information
Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and efficiently with the public and all levels of the organization
Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic levels
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Familiarity with office equipment, calculators, photocopiers, faxes, and practice management software
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Team player with excellent communication skills
Well organized and self-directed
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Consumer advocate for quality healthcare and services
Strong leadership skills following the servant leadership model
Thorough knowledge and use of medical terminology and abbreviations
Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in an emergency
Maintain a positive caring attitude towards patients and staff
Good computer skills with ability to type 45+ WPM
Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

Bilingual in Spanish

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent
One year of work experience
Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school or certificate to practice MA
Maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Education and Experience:

One year of work experience in the health field

Supervision Responsibilities:

None

Physical Requirements

Occasionally required to sit
Frequently required to talk and stand
Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific frequently vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE LEVEL: 1 (HIGH)
Noise Level: Moderate

Benefits:

Health Insurance with the employee monthly premium paid 100% by MyCHN
Dental Insurance with the employee monthly premium paid 100% by MyCHN
401(k) with up to 4% company matching
Paid Time Off accrues 128 hours the first year. The amount accrued increases as years of service increases.
Sick Time of 40 hours per year
Personal Time/Birthday of 8 hours per year
$15,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage paid by MyCHN
Continuing Education Stipend of $200/year
Continuing Education of 40 hours (Management and Clinical Staff)
Referral Bonus
Flexible schedules
High opportunity for growth
Other benefits offered: Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, etc.

\Putting Our Heart into Your Care\
MyCHN (Community Health Network) is a local healthcare provider dedicated to providing excellence in care and service. We currently operate in Brazoria, Harris, and Galveston counties.
MyCHN (Community Health Network) is a healthcare organization with 14 locations throughout the greater Houston area that offers multiple services for whole-person care.

Pay: Starting at $15 / hour

Benefits:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Other
Disability insurance
Referral program
Employee discount
Paid training
Mileage reimbursement
Flexible schedule

Job Type: fulltime

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site
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