Medical Assistant

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”.

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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

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
Ability to adjust focus

Benefits:

Health Insurance with the employee monthly premium paid 100% by MyCHN
Dental Insurance with the employee monthly premium paid 100% by MyCHN
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
$200/year
Continuing Education of 40 hours
Conference Training hours
Referral Bonus
Flexible schedules
High opportunity for growth
Other benefits offered: Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, etc.

Experience
Required
1 year(s): Previous work experience
Preferred
1 year(s): Work experience in the health field
Education
Required
High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
CPR
Medical Assistant
Behaviors
Preferred
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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