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Work Location : HS / EHS Centers

FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt

PROGRAM : Head Start

Employment Status : Regular, Full Time

DEPARTMENT : Health

REPORTS TO : Health Coordinator

Working Hours : Monday - Friday

As assigned : 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm or 7 : 30 am 4 : 30 pm

SUPERVISES : None

General Description The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for implementing all medical activities associated with the health component.

This person must work well with children, staff, and personnel of other agencies. Responsible for all health-related tasks as assigned by the Birth-to-Five Head Start Health Coordinator.

Essential Duties Assists with the implementation and monitoring, on an ongoing basis, of the goals and activities of the health component’s performance standards.

Provide support, technical assistance to the center managers and staff in the design and implementation of the health services component.

Ensures that all pertinent information required and parental consent forms are signed and on file prior to providing any child with health or dental services.

Collects available materials and resources for use in the health component. Assists the with completing vision / hearing screenings Responsible for maintaining current health records for all Head Start children as mandated by the Head Start Performance Standards.

Monitors the classroom supply levels and informs, as needed, the Birth-to-Five Head Start Health Coordinator. Assists in identifying children with special health needs.

Maintains stock of supplies. Takes records of vital signs and assesses condition of children. Prepares equipment. Answers parent’s phone calls.

Assists in conducting parent meetings associated with health-related topics. Complies with all policies and procedures as established by the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Responsible for contacting parents about health screenings and examinations. Responsible for all record keeping tasks required by the health component on a monthly basis in preparation for the Program Information Report (PIR).

Performs other duties as assigned by Birth-to-Five Head Start Health Coordinator, Birth-to-Five Head Start Director or Associate Director.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience :

• Must have current Certified Medical Assistant certification.
• High School diploma or GED, and
• Three (3) months experience in providing medical related services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Demonstrates ability to read and write, follows written and oral instructions, and files alphabetically and numerically.
• Proficiency in the operation of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Accepts responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of assigned activities.
• Uses creativity, self-expression, or imagination with the children.
• Makes judgments or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria relies on one or more of the five physical senses.
• Capable of making evaluations based on measurable or verifiable data.
• Deals with people beyond giving / receiving instructions is courteous, cooperative, conscientious, and tactful to fellow employees, parents, and children.
• Performs repetitive tasks according to set procedures with precision and thoroughness.
• Performs under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations.
• Performs variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Special Requirements

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Must successfully complete and maintain the following examinations, and certifications :
• First Aid certification; will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date
• CPR Infant / Toddler certification; will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, physical and functional capacity evaluation prior to first day of employment
• Must successfully pass and submit a pre-employment TB test and periodically as indicated by the regional Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License and liability insurance. Driving record is subject to review and approval by agency insurance carrier.
• Proof of work eligibility must be provided.
• Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends to attend or conduct parent meetings.
• Must be able to attend out of town training conferences.
• Requires a hearing and vision screening certification by the Texas Dept. of Health.

Physical Demands of Essential Duties

• Normal physical activity includes occasional sitting, frequent standing, and walking in a usual workday.
• Requires occasional pulling out and pushing in of drawers and other objects with occasional bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, twisting of the body, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Requires occasional lifting and carrying of heavy objects such as boxes of supplies, equipment and children.
• Requires use of the five senses (hearing, seeing, touching, smelling, and tasting) to perform various job duties and in dealing with staff, clients, and outside.
• Requires employee to use hands, arms, feet, legs, neck and head while performing Agency tasks.
• Requires frequent data entry into computer terminal.
• Requires frequent speaking and listening abilities with staff, co-workers, parents, supervisor and parents / volunteers must be able to hear a child cry out when in pain, injured, or ill.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the personnel work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Selection Guidelines Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Assistant? At Corpus Christi Primary Care, you come first.

HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Corpus Christi Primary Care, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include :

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference.

We are looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Seeking a Clinical Medical Assistant for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care.

We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

We want you to apply now.

What you will do in this role :

• You will prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs
• You will prepare exam and treatment rooms with the necessary instruments for your patients including preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
• You will give injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy
• You will assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals
• You will answer telephone calls to the practice and screens for referral

What Qualifications you will need :

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program OR twelve months of direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting OR current Medical Assistant certification
• Candidates with one year of Medical work experience who do not possess Medical Assistant Certification must obtain Certification within one year of hire date
• Medical Assistants who recently graduated from a Medical Assisting training program will obtain a clinical MA certification within 60 days of employment
• Active and unrevoked RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or NCRMA certification / ABR-OE credentials is highly preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred

Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education.

We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare's graduate medical education leader.

We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions.

These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.

In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Assistant opening.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Overview

Prepares for and assists with clinics, including setting up equipment and supplies for examinations, scheduling and greeting patients, obtaining and recording basic client data, and performing related clerical work to assist in the operation of the clinic.

Responsibilities

• Prepares examination rooms, including cleaning and sanitizing the room and equipment, obtaining patient charts, and emptying trash
• Greets, directs, and assists clinic patients
• Performs routine patient tests and measurements such as height, weight, blood pressure, and urine tests
• Answers routine questions from patients and hands out literature as appropriate
• Completes laboratory slips according to directions and take to proper laboratory
• Contacts and reschedules patients who have missed appointments
• Makes entries in patient records, as appropriate
• Keeps track of and orders supplies
• Completes and files various forms and records. If bilingual, acts as interpreter as needed
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience
• A combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered
• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information : Benefits

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes :

Texas Municipal Retirement System TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation.

The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

• Medical / dental / vision / life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation 88+ hours per year
• Personal leave 40 hours per year
• Sick leave 96 hours per year
• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
• Ten (10) Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
• Learning & Development Academy
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and / or license / certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.

Essential Duties and Behavioral Expectations :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive;

employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and / or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.
• Works as a team to provide family-centered care as a member of a multidisciplinary team, which includes CMA’s, RNs, NPs, PAs, Physicians, and administrative support staff.
• Triage of patients done daily on patients on the schedule for the following week.
• Critical thinking skills necessary when reviewing patient chart to ensure appropriate scheduling.
• Ensures studies ordered for follow-up appointments have been completed.
• Attention to detail when reviewing schedule to determine if a coordination of visits is possible.
• Travel is mandatory to satellite clinics to help support the Urology travel team.
• Spanish speaking skills preferred but not required
• Set up for Urodynamic procedures and assisting nurse practitioner with study
• Set up for Uroflow and be competent in performing procedure

Performs and documents vital signs and physical measurements in an age appropriate manner

• Prepares patient for examination.
• Performs and documents vital signs according to hospital standards.
• Identifies abnormal vital signs and reports to the nurse or MD.
• Measures height and weight accurately.
• Documents or photocopies current immunization accurately.
• Documents allergy status accurately.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment. and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing.
• Performs waive testing procedures such as urine dipstick and urine pregnancy test.
• Passes competency validations annually.
• Labels appropriately, all waive testing controls with date opened, and expiration date.
• Maintains QC monitoring as appropriate.
• Documents legible and accurately
• Keep inventory of supplies for Corpus and McAllen clinics

Performs general lab duties as assigned

• Performs UA labs as per hospital policy.
• Walks UA’s same day to the lab with appropriate documentation.
• Processes lab specimens, performs tests, and reports results as written in applicable policies and procedures.
• Performs only those tests that are authorized by the licensed professional and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
• Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adheres to laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all control activities.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct problem immediately or notify nurse in charge.

Promotes safety and infection control

• Observes and enforces guidelines for infection control in administering care, demonstrating adherence to infection control guidelines.
• Promotes safety of all patients and personnel.
• Promotes and ensures safe and effective use of equipment in assigned areas as observed annually by supervisory observation.
• Cleans toys per hospital policy
• Responds to emergency situations as evidenced by ongoing supervisory observation.

Assists nursing personnel and performs other duties

• Collaborates with licensed nurse in ensuring that all nursing care required by patients is administered and documented.
• Stocks supplies and exam rooms daily.

Medication administration

• Health teaching and counseling as ordered by medical provider.
• Administer prescribed medications and immunizations.

Maintains interaction and communication

• Maintains unit, department, and hospital communication as observed by supervisor.
• Attends staff meetings or signs attendance records for reading of minutes and attends all mandatory in-services 100% of the time as evidenced by a review of minutes and Staff Development Records.
• Notifies licensed staff or supervisor when unable to complete assigned or tasks or responsibilities.
• Monitors patient flow in clinic and guest relations to promote customer service.

Education and / or Experience :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Completion of medical assistant training course accredited by the Bureau of Private Post secondary and Vocational Education in the Department of Consumer Affairs or CAAHEP.
• Current Certification as Medical Assistant preferred and / or a combination of years of experience / education / training
• Prior experience in urology preferred
• Certified medical assistant preferred
• Basic knowledge of computer.

English Language Skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred and an asset.